Description

Calcium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate Dihydrate is a high-purity coordination compound featuring a fluorinated β-diketonate ligand. This material is valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material synthesis, offering excellent thermal stability and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors for depositing thin films and creating complex metal-organic frameworks.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key volatile precursor for depositing high-purity calcium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating manufacturing.
• Catalysis Research: Used as a ligand or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, leveraging the electron-withdrawing properties of the fluorinated groups.
• Material Science & Nanotechnology: Employed in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), nanocomposites, and other advanced materials requiring specific calcium coordination.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent or standard in spectroscopic analysis and trace metal detection techniques.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex fluorinated organic molecules for pharmaceutical research and development.
• Specialty Polymer Additives: Can be investigated as a component for modifying polymer properties or creating flame-retardant materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate Dihydrate
CAS No.	203863-17-6
Molecular Formula	C10H4CaF12O4 • 2H2O
Molecular Weight	508.21 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 472.18 g/mol)
Synonyms	Calcium(II) hexafluoroacetylacetonate dihydrate; Ca(hfac)2•2H2O; Calcium bis(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate) dihydrate; Calcium 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate dihydrate; Calcium hexafluoropentanedionate dihydrate; Ca(F6acac)2•2H2O
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Quality Control

Our Calcium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for advanced material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ca content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	6.0 - 8.0% (Theoretical for dihydrate: ~7.1%)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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