Description

Nickel(II) Acetylacetonate is a versatile organometallic compound widely used as a catalyst and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for ensuring reproducible results in sensitive chemical processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the chemical, electronics, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for the synthesis of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts used in hydrogenation, polymerization, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile nickel source for depositing thin films of nickel or nickel oxide on substrates for electronic and optical devices.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a cross-linking agent, stabilizer, or catalyst component in the production of specialty polymers and elastomers.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Used in the sol-gel and thermal decomposition processes to produce nickel-based nanoparticles and nanostructures.
• Fuel Cell Research: Employed in the development of electrode materials and catalytic components for energy conversion applications.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic transformations, including Diels-Alder and aldol condensation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel(II) Acetylacetonate
CAS No.	3264-82-2
Molecular Formula	Ni(C5H7O2)2 or C10H14NiO4
Molecular Weight	256.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel Bis(acetylacetonate); Nickel Diacetylacetonate; Ni(acac)2; Bis(2,4-pentanedionato)nickel(II); Nickel 2,4-Pentanedionate; Nickel(II) 2,4-Pentanedionate; Bis(pentane-2,4-dionato)nickel
EINECS	221-875-7

Quality Control

Our Nickel(II) Acetylacetonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, metal content, and physical properties. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 22.8%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	230 - 235 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear solution

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