Description

Thorium Acetylacetonate is a coordination compound where thorium is chelated by acetylacetonate ligands. This compound is valued for its role as a precursor in advanced material synthesis and research, offering a source of thorium in a soluble and reactive form. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of inorganic chemistry, materials science, and nuclear technology for developing specialized ceramics, catalysts, and thin films.

Application

• Precursor for Ceramic and Oxide Materials: Used in sol-gel processes and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to produce thorium-containing ceramics and mixed metal oxides.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Thin Film Deposition: Employed in the fabrication of optical coatings and functional thin films via techniques like atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research: Investigated in academic and institutional research related to advanced nuclear fuel cycles and thorium fuel chemistry.
• Spectroscopic Studies: Acts as a model compound in studies of f-element coordination chemistry and luminescence properties.
• Additive in Specialty Polymers: Can be incorporated to modify the thermal or radiological properties of high-performance polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Acetylacetonate
CAS No.	102192-40-5
Molecular Formula	C20H28O8Th
Molecular Weight	628.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Thorium(IV) acetylacetonate; Tetrakis(acetylacetonato)thorium; Thorium tetrakis(2,4-pentanedionate); Th(acac)4; Thorium 2,4-pentanedionate; Thorium(4+) tetrakis(2,4-pentanedionate); Tetrakis(2,4-pentanedionato)thorium(IV)
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Quality Control

Our Thorium Acetylacetonate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Thorium content)	≥ 36.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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