Description

Bis(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)Calcium(II) is a high-purity metal-organic coordination compound, also known as calcium dipivaloylmethanate. This material serves as a versatile and thermally stable precursor for the synthesis of advanced inorganic materials, particularly calcium oxide-based ceramics and thin films. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors who require precise control over material composition and morphology.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A critical precursor for depositing high-purity calcium oxide (CaO) thin films and doped ceramic coatings for electronic and optical devices.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Used in the synthesis of homogeneous calcium-containing gels for producing advanced ceramics, glasses, and nanocomposites with controlled porosity.
• Polymer Additives and Stabilizers: Acts as a potential catalyst or co-catalyst in polymerization reactions and as a thermal stabilizer in specific polymer formulations.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst precursor in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and condensation reactions, due to its Lewis acidic properties.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: A key starting material for the production of calcium-based nanoparticles and nanostructures with applications in biomedicine and energy storage.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a high-purity standard and reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)Calcium(II)
CAS No.	36818-89-0
Molecular Formula	C22H38CaO4
Molecular Weight	398.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium(II) bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Calcium dipivaloylmethanate; Calcium DPM; Ca(DPM)2; Calcium 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Calcium tetramethylheptanedionate; Bis(dipivaloylmethanato)calcium; Ca(TMHD)2
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Quality Control

Our Bis(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)Calcium(II) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for precursor applications in advanced materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ca content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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