Description

Calcium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity, organometallic coordination compound widely utilized as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a volatile and thermally stable source of calcium for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, optics, and catalysis sectors seeking to deposit high-quality thin films and nanomaterials.

Application

• Thin Film Deposition: A key precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to create calcium-containing oxide films for semiconductor and optical coatings.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Fabrication: Serves as a calcium source in the sol-gel synthesis of nanoparticles and advanced ceramic materials.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial labs for developing new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• Doping Agent: Employed to introduce calcium ions into host matrices to modify the electrical or luminescent properties of materials.
• Surface Modification: Used to functionalize surfaces with calcium-based complexes for specialized analytical or catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	121012-90-6
Molecular Formula	C10H4CaF12O4
Molecular Weight	456.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium(II) hexafluoroacetylacetonate; Calcium bis(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate); Ca(hfac)2; Calcium hexafluoropentanedionate; Calcium 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Calcium F6-acac; Bis(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)calcium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calcium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding applications like CVD/ALD. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical specifications.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ca content)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm
Volatile Matter	< 0.5 %

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