Description

Barium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound primarily used as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in depositing barium-containing thin films with precise stoichiometric control, which is critical for performance in high-tech applications. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, optics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality metalorganic sources.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing barium oxide or barium-containing complex oxide thin films.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the fabrication of dielectric layers, ferroelectric materials, and components for semiconductors and microelectronics.
• Optical Coatings: Serves as a source material for creating specialized optical films with specific refractive indices.
• Catalyst Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Employed in the bottom-up synthesis of barium-based nanoparticles and nanostructures.
• Superconductor Research: Used in the development and study of high-temperature superconducting materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	118131-57-0
Molecular Formula	C10H2BaF12O4
Molecular Weight	543.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium(II) hexafluoroacetylacetonate; Barium bis(hexafluoroacetylacetonate); Barium 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Ba(hfac)2; Barium hexafluoropentanedionate; Barium 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoroacetylacetonate; Barium trifluoroacetylacetonate derivative
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Quality Control

Our Barium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive electronic and optical applications. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including NMR, ICP-MS, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Barium Content)	≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Moisture Content (KF)	< 0.5%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Individual < 10 ppm

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