Description

Europium (III) Thenoyltrifluoroacetonate Trihydrate is a high-purity, organometallic coordination compound of the rare earth element europium, complexed with thenoyltrifluoroacetone (TTA). This compound is valued for its intense red luminescence under UV excitation, making it a critical material in advanced photonic and electronic applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of optical materials, security inks, and biomedical assays.

Application

• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: A key dopant in red-emitting phosphors for LEDs, plasma display panels (PDPs), and security features.
• Fluorescent Probes and Sensors: Used in time-resolved fluorescence immunoassays (TRFIA) and bio-imaging due to its long luminescence lifetime and sharp emission bands.
• Optical Amplifiers and Lasers: Serves as an active medium in fiber optic amplifiers and solid-state laser systems operating in the visible spectrum.
• Anti-Counterfeiting Inks: Incorporated into specialized inks for banknotes, certificates, and high-value product labeling.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Functions as an efficient red emitter in the fabrication of OLED devices.
• Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial research for studying lanthanide chemistry and photophysics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium (III) Thenoyltrifluoroacetonate Trihydrate
CAS No.	21392-96-1
Molecular Formula	C15H9EuF6O5S • 3H2O
Molecular Weight	623.29 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 567.24 g/mol)
Synonyms	Europium tris(4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(2-thienyl)-1,3-butanedionate) trihydrate; Europium(III) TTA trihydrate; Eu(TTA)3•3H2O; Tris(2-thenoyltrifluoroacetonato)europium(III) trihydrate; Europium 2-thenoyltrifluoroacetonate trihydrate; Europium(III) 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(2-thienyl)-1,3-butanedionate trihydrate; Eu(TTA)3.3H2O
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Quality Control

Our Europium (III) Thenoyltrifluoroacetonate Trihydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including purity assay and luminescence efficiency verification, to meet the stringent requirements of optoelectronic and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Eu(TTA)3•3H2O)	≥ 99.0%
Europium (Eu) Content	24.0 - 25.5 %
Water Content (KF)	7.0 - 9.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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