Description

Indium (2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionate) is a high-purity metal-organic compound, also known as indium(III) acetylacetonate, serving as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its primary value lies in its excellent volatility and thermal stability, making it an ideal source for depositing high-quality indium oxide thin films. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, semiconductor, and optical coating industries seeking reliable materials for vapor deposition processes.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing indium oxide (In₂O₃) and doped indium oxide (e.g., ITO - Indium Tin Oxide) thin films used in transparent conductive electrodes.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the fabrication of transistors, sensors, and other microelectronic components requiring precise indium oxide layers.
• Optical Coatings: Enables the production of anti-reflective, conductive, or specialized optical films for displays, touch panels, and solar cells.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the sol-gel synthesis of indium oxide nanoparticles and other nanostructures.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as a doping agent to modify the electrical or optical properties of glass and ceramic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indium (2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionate)
CAS No.	34269-03-9
Molecular Formula	C33H57InO6
Molecular Weight	652.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Indium(III) acetylacetonate; Indium tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Indium(III) tris(dipivaloylmethanate); In(acac)3; In(TMHD)3; Indium(III) 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)indium(III); Indium tri(dipivaloylmethanate)
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Quality Control

Our Indium (2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionate) is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding applications like CVD/ALD. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided. We support compliance with relevant industry standards and can tailor specifications to meet specific customer 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 must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Indium content)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Melting Point	168 - 172 °C
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF)

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