Description

Lutetium (III) 2,4-pentanedionate is a high-purity, organometallic coordination compound of the rare earth element lutetium. This compound serves as a critical precursor material for advanced materials synthesis, offering exceptional thermal stability and defined metal content. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-performance metal-organic sources.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a high-purity precursor for depositing lutetium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Luminescent Materials: Used in the development of phosphors and dopants for lighting, displays, and bio-imaging probes.
• Polymer Additives: Acts as a stabilizer or cross-linking agent to enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of specialty polymers.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for the sol-gel production of lutetium oxide nanoparticles and other nanostructures.
• Analytical Reagents: Utilized as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium (III) 2,4-pentanedionate
CAS No.	17966-84-6
Molecular Formula	C15H21LuO6
Molecular Weight	470.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Lutetium(III) acetylacetonate; Lutetium tris(acetylacetonate); Lutetium tri(2,4-pentanedionate); Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)lutetium(III); Lu(acac)3; Lu(AA)3; 2,4-Pentanedione, lutetium(3+) salt
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Quality Control

Our Lutetium (III) 2,4-pentanedionate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to stringent internal quality standards, with comprehensive analytical testing performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee material integrity for your critical applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Lu content)	≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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