Description

Gadolinium 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,2-Dimethyl-3,5-Octanedionate is a high-purity, fluorinated β-diketonate complex of gadolinium. This compound is valued for its unique properties, including high volatility and thermal stability, which are critical for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized in research and industrial applications requiring precise deposition of gadolinium-containing thin films.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile precursor for depositing gadolinium oxide (Gd₂O₃) and other gadolinium-based films in semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing.
• Advanced Material Research: Used in the development of new magnetic materials, luminescent compounds, and high-k dielectric layers for next-generation electronic devices.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions due to its Lewis acidic character.
• NMR Spectroscopy: Can be employed as a shift reagent or relaxation agent in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies, although more common in research settings.
• Dopant for Optical Materials: Used to dope glasses, crystals, or ceramics to modify their optical or magnetic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,2-Dimethyl-3,5-Octanedionate
CAS No.	17631-67-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉F₇GdO₄
Molecular Weight	519.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Gadolinium(III) 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionate; Gadolinium FOD; Gd(FOD)₃; Gadolinium tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionate); Tris(1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionato)gadolinium(III); Gd(hfac)₃ derivative; Fluorinated gadolinium β-diketonate; Volatile gadolinium complex
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,2-Dimethyl-3,5-Octanedionate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for electronic-grade applications. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and absence of critical metallic impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Gd content)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents

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