Description

Sodium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic reagent and a key precursor for advanced materials synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile ligand and source of the hexafluoroacetylacetonate anion, which is critical for forming volatile metal complexes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for thin-film deposition and coordination chemistry.

Application

• Precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes to create thin films.
• Key ligand in the synthesis of volatile metal β-diketonate complexes for electronics manufacturing.
• Catalyst and co-catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Intermediate in the production of MRI contrast agents and other diagnostic pharmaceuticals.
• Research chemical for developing novel coordination compounds and studying ligand properties.
• Additive or modifier in the formulation of high-performance specialty materials and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	22466-49-5
Molecular Formula	C5HF6NaO2
Molecular Weight	218.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Sodium 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoroacetylacetonate; Na(hfac); Sodium hexafluoroacetylacetonate hydrate; SHFAA; HfacNa; 1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedione sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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