Description

Gadolinium(III) Acetylacetonate Hydrate is a high-purity organometallic compound of gadolinium, a rare earth element, coordinated with acetylacetonate ligands. This material is a critical precursor for advanced materials synthesis, offering excellent solubility and reactivity for controlled deposition processes. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of nanotechnology, catalysis, and specialty electronics who require precise and reliable rare earth sources.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing gadolinium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Used in the preparation of gadolinium-based nanoparticles for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents and other biomedical applications.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Dopant for Luminescent Materials: Incorporated into host matrices to produce phosphors and scintillators for lighting and radiation detection.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new rare earth chemistry and material properties.
• Specialty Polymer Additives: Can be used to impart specific thermal or magnetic properties to advanced polymer composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium(III) Acetylacetonate Hydrate
CAS No.	22498-65-3
Molecular Formula	C15H21GdO6 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Approx. 449.52 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Gadolinium tris(acetylacetonate) hydrate; Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)gadolinium(III) hydrate; Gd(acac)3 • xH2O; Gadolinium acetylacetonate; 2,4-Pentanedione, gadolinium complex; Gadolinium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium(III) Acetylacetonate Hydrate is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including analysis for metal content, ligand purity, and trace impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 should be handled in a dry atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Gd content)	≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
Water Content (KF)	Specified on COA
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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