Description

Nd(Fod)3 is a highly specialized organometallic compound, specifically a neodymium(III) complex with 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedione (Fod). This compound is valued for its role as a chiral shift reagent in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, enabling the differentiation and analysis of enantiomers. It is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise stereochemical analysis.

Application

• Chiral NMR Analysis: Primary use as a lanthanide shift reagent for resolving enantiomeric mixtures in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Critical for determining enantiomeric purity and absolute configuration of chiral drug candidates and intermediates.
• Asymmetric Synthesis Research: Used to monitor reaction progress and characterize products in catalytic asymmetric transformations.
• Agrochemical Development: Applied in the analysis of chiral pesticides and herbicides to study their stereoselective activity.
• Academic Research: A standard reagent in university and institutional labs for teaching and advanced research in stereochemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed to analyze the enantiomeric composition of natural and synthetic chiral aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nd(Fod)3
CAS No.	17978-76-6
Molecular Formula	C27H21F21NdO6
Molecular Weight	1087.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium(III) tris(1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionate); Neodymium tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionate); Nd(FOD)₃; Nd(fod)₃; Neodymium FOD complex; Tris(1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionato)neodymium(III); Neodymium(III) heptafluorodimethyloctanedionate
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Quality Control

Our Nd(Fod)3 is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous testing, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and specific test results is provided with every shipment and is 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect performance. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Nd content)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Chloroform, Toluene)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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