Description

Scandium(III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound and a crucial precursor in advanced materials science. Its primary value lies in its role as a highly volatile and thermally stable source of scandium, enabling precise thin-film deposition. This material is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, catalysis, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate scandium's unique properties into next-generation products.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-purity scandium oxide (Sc₂O₃) thin films for gate dielectrics and protective coatings in microelectronics.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Luminescent Materials & Phosphors: Used in the synthesis of advanced phosphors and luminescent materials for lighting and display technologies.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a metallic node or building block in the creation of novel MOFs for gas storage and separation.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a reagent for introducing scandium into complex organic and inorganic molecules.
• Materials Science Research: A fundamental compound for academic and industrial research into scandium-containing alloys and ceramics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium(III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	18990-42-6
Molecular Formula	C15H3F18O6Sc
Molecular Weight	624.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium tris(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate); Scandium(III) 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Scandium hexafluoroacetylacetonate; Sc(hfac)3; Tris(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)scandium(III); Scandium trifluoride acetylacetonate complex; Scandium(III) tris(hexafluoroacetylacetonate)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Scandium(III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

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 in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Scandium content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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