Description

Er(Fod)3 CAS NO 17978-75-5 is a high-purity organo-erbium compound, specifically erbium(III) tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionate). This specialized chemical is a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and organic transformations, valued for its unique lanthanide properties. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, specialty polymers, and high-performance catalysis who require precise metal-organic reagents.

Application

• As a catalyst or co-catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for asymmetric reactions and polymerization processes.
• As a key precursor for the deposition of erbium-containing thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• In the research and development of advanced luminescent materials and optical amplifiers for telecommunications.
• For doping semiconductors and glasses to modify their electrical or optical properties.
• In nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as a shift reagent for analyzing complex molecular structures.
• As a component in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination polymers with tailored functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Er(Fod)3
CAS No.	17978-75-5
Molecular Formula	C33H39ErF21O6
Molecular Weight	1088.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Erbium(III) tris(1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionate); Erbium tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionate); Erbium(III) FOD complex; Tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionato)erbium; Er(FOD)3; Er-178; Erbium(III) heptafluorodimethyloctanedionate
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Quality Control

Our Er(Fod)3 is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity, typically meeting research and electronic grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent oxidation and moisture uptake. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Erbium content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	As per customer requirement

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