Description

2,2-Dimethyl-6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-3,5-Octanedione is a highly fluorinated β-diketone ligand, a key building block in advanced coordination chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to form stable, volatile complexes with a wide range of metal ions, particularly lanthanides and actinides, due to the synergistic effect of the diketonate moiety and the electron-withdrawing perfluoroalkyl chain. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic synthesis, materials science, and nuclear chemistry, where precise metal chelation and separation are required.

Application

• Lanthanide & Actinide Extraction: A critical chelating agent in solvent extraction processes for the separation and purification of rare earth elements and transuranic elements.
• Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD): Serves as a volatile precursor for depositing thin films of metal oxides, particularly for advanced electronic and optical coatings.
• Luminescent Material Synthesis: Used to synthesize β-diketonate complexes with lanthanide ions (e.g., Eu³⁺, Tb³⁺) for applications in OLEDs, bio-imaging probes, and security inks.
• Catalyst Ligand: Functions as a ligand in homogeneous catalysis to modulate the activity and selectivity of metal catalysts for organic transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a derivatization agent to enhance the detection and separation of metal ions in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
• Specialty Polymer Additive: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer or additive to impart specific properties like thermal stability or altered solubility to polymers.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,2-Dimethyl-6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-3,5-Octanedione
CAS No.	17587-22-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉F₇O₂
Molecular Weight	306.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedione; Hfod; Heptafluorodimethyloctanedione; 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedione; FOD ligand; Tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionato) precursor; Eu(fod)₃ precursor
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Quality Control

Our production of 2,2-Dimethyl-6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-3,5-Octanedione adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Every lot is fully characterized using NMR (¹H, ¹⁹F), GC-MS, and FT-IR to confirm identity and purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications, and our quality management system supports compliance with relevant global chemical regulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed when not in use and stored away from heat sources and open flame. Keep away from strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
¹H NMR	Conforms
¹⁹F NMR	Conforms

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