Description

Tetrakis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)zirconium is a high-purity, thermally stable organometallic compound, specifically a zirconium(IV) β-diketonate complex. This compound is valued for its role as a highly effective precursor in advanced materials synthesis, offering excellent volatility and clean decomposition properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors for depositing zirconium-containing films and synthesizing novel catalysts.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-k dielectric zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), nanocomposites, and other advanced inorganic-organic hybrid materials.
• Surface Modification: Employed to apply zirconium-based coatings to enhance surface properties like corrosion resistance or adhesion.
• Additive Manufacturing: A potential feedstock for fabricating zirconium-containing components via advanced printing techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)zirconium
CAS No.	18865-74-2
Molecular Formula	C₄₄H₇₆O₈Zr
Molecular Weight	824.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Zirconium tetrakis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Zr(TMHD)₄; Zr(dpm)₄; Zirconium dipivaloylmethanate; Tetrakis(dipivaloylmethanato)zirconium(IV); Zirconium(4+) tetrakis(2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5-dionate)
EINECS	242-636-9

Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)zirconium is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding applications like semiconductor fabrication. Each lot is analyzed with advanced techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zr content)	≥ 99.0% (typical 99.5%)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.