Description

Zirconium Trifluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound, specifically a β-diketonate complex of zirconium. This material is valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material synthesis, offering excellent thermal stability and controlled decomposition properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the semiconductor, catalysis, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise zirconium deposition or incorporation.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key precursor for depositing zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) thin films in semiconductor manufacturing and for creating high-k dielectric layers.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions due to its Lewis acidic zirconium center.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Used in the synthesis of zirconia-based ceramics, nanoparticles, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials with tailored properties.
• Surface Modification: Employed to functionalize material surfaces with zirconium complexes to alter adhesion, corrosion resistance, or catalytic activity.
• Additive Manufacturing: Investigated as a component in inks or resins for 3D printing of advanced ceramic or composite structures.
• Polymer Stabilizers: Can function as a thermal or UV stabilizer in specific high-performance polymer formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Trifluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	17499-68-2
Molecular Formula	C15H15F9O6Zr
Molecular Weight	555.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) trifluoroacetylacetonate; Tris(1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionato)zirconium(IV); Zirconium tris(trifluoroacetylacetonate); Zr(tfacac)3; Zirconium trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Zirconium(III) trifluoroacetylacetonate (common misnomer); Zirconium β-diketonate complex; Tris(trifluoroacetylacetonato)zirconium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Trifluoroacetylacetonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding applications like CVD/ALD. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, metal content, and impurity profiles. We adhere to stringent internal quality standards to meet the specific requirements of the electronics and advanced materials industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zr content)	≥ 16.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.