Description

Erbium Tris(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionate) is a high-purity organo-erbium complex, widely recognized as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is valued for its excellent volatility and thermal stability, making it indispensable for depositing erbium-containing thin films with precise stoichiometric control. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, photonics, and specialty chemical sectors for developing next-generation optical and semiconductor devices.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key precursor for depositing erbium oxide (Er₂O₃) films, used in high-k gate dielectrics and optical coatings.
• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: Employed in the synthesis of upconversion nanomaterials and phosphors for bio-imaging, security inks, and display technologies.
• Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs): A source material for erbium doping in silica and fluoride glass fibers, crucial for telecommunications and laser applications.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Specialty Polymers and Composites: Used as an additive to impart specific magnetic or optical properties to advanced polymeric materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new material properties in solid-state chemistry and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium Tris(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionate)
CAS No.	35733-23-4
Molecular Formula	C33H57ErO6
Molecular Weight	706.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Erbium(III) 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Erbium tris(dipivaloylmethanate); Er(TMHD)3; Erbium(III) tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Er(dpm)3; Erbium dipivaloylmethanate; Erbium β-diketonate complex; Er(thd)3
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Quality Control

Our Erbium Tris(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionate) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, typically meeting standards suitable for electronic and optical grade applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request 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 light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or moisture should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Erbium content)	Min. 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 99.5%
Melting Point	Approx. 180-190°C
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	As per customer grade requirement

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