Description

Indium Trifluoroacetate is a versatile metal-organic compound, primarily used as a high-purity precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in providing a soluble and reactive source of indium, which is critical for depositing uniform thin films and creating specialized inorganic structures. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, semiconductor, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable material performance.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-purity indium oxide (In₂O₃) and related transparent conductive oxide (TCO) films used in displays, touchscreens, and solar cells.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Used in the synthesis of indium-containing sols for producing nanoparticles, coatings, and ceramic materials with tailored electronic or optical properties.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, leveraging the Lewis acidity of the indium center.
• Material Science R&D: A fundamental starting material for developing novel indium-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other functional materials.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the fabrication of specialized semiconductors, sensors, and optoelectronic devices where precise indium doping or layer formation is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indium Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	36554-90-2
Molecular Formula	C6F9InO6 (commonly represented as In(CF3COO)3)
Molecular Weight	489.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Indium(III) trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic acid indium(III) salt; Indium tris(trifluoroacetate); Indium trifluoroethanoate; In(TFA)3; In(CF3CO2)3; Indium(3+) trifluoroacetate
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Quality Control

Our Indium Trifluoroacetate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as indium content, trace metal impurities, and solvent residues. Our quality systems support compliance with relevant standards for electronic and high-purity chemical applications.

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., argon or nitrogen) in its original packaging to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Indium Content)	≥ 23.0 % (In, by ICP-OES)
Purity (In(CF3COO)3)	≥ 99.0% (Typical)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total (Fe, Cu, Pb, Ni, etc.)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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