Description

Tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,2-Dimethyl-3,5-Octanedionato)Ytterbium is a highly fluorinated β-diketonate complex of ytterbium, a rare-earth metal. This compound is valued for its unique combination of thermal stability and volatility, making it a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, photonics, and specialty chemical sectors for depositing high-purity ytterbium-containing films.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a volatile precursor for depositing ytterbium oxide (Yb₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor devices and optical coatings.
• Dopant for Optical Fibers & Amplifiers: Used in the production of ytterbium-doped fiber lasers and amplifiers for telecommunications and industrial laser systems.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as an electron injection or transport layer material in the fabrication of efficient OLED displays and lighting.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Luminescent Materials: A key starting material for synthesizing ytterbium-based phosphors and upconversion nanoparticles for bio-imaging and security inks.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research on novel rare-earth coordination chemistry and advanced material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,2-Dimethyl-3,5-Octanedionato)Ytterbium
CAS No.	18323-96-1
Molecular Formula	C₃₃H₂₇F₂₁O₆Yb
Molecular Weight	1133.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium(III) tris(1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionate); Ytterbium(III) FOD; Yb(FOD)₃; Ytterbium tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionate); Tris(heptafluorodimethyloctanedionato)ytterbium(III); Ytterbium FOD complex; Yb(FOD)3; Ytterbium(III) 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionate
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Quality Control

Our Tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-2,2-Dimethyl-3,5-Octanedionato)Ytterbium is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for electronic and optical grade materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Ytterbium content)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., THF, toluene)

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