Description

Praseodymium(Iii) Acetylacetonate Dihydrate is a high-purity, organometallic coordination compound of the rare earth element praseodymium. This material serves as a critical precursor for advanced materials synthesis, offering consistent reactivity and purity for demanding industrial and research applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable performance in complex formulations.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of specialized catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile source material for depositing praseodymium oxide (Pr6O11) thin films in semiconductor and optical coating manufacturing.
• Dopant for Advanced Ceramics: Employed to modify the electrical and magnetic properties of ceramic materials, including superconductors and ferroelectrics.
• Research & Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel coordination complexes and studying lanthanide chemistry.
• Additive for Specialty Polymers: Incorporated to impart specific functional properties, such as UV stabilization or unique coloration, to high-performance polymers.
• Luminescent Material Synthesis: Used in the preparation of phosphors and other luminescent materials where praseodymium ions act as activators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium(Iii) Acetylacetonate Dihydrate
CAS No.	22203-89-0
Molecular Formula	C15H23O8Pr
Molecular Weight	478.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Praseodymium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate dihydrate; Praseodymium tris(acetylacetonate) dihydrate; Pr(acac)3·2H2O; Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)praseodymium(III) dihydrate; Praseodymium acetylacetonate hydrate; Praseodymium 2,4-pentanedionate hydrate; Praseodymium(III) acetylacetonate hydrate
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through multiple analytical techniques to confirm identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Praseodymium content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Water Content (KF)	7.0 - 9.0% (Theoretical for dihydrate: ~7.5%)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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