Description

Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)strontium(II) is a high-purity metal-organic compound, specifically a strontium β-diketonate complex, serving as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a highly volatile and thermally stable source of strontium for precise thin-film deposition processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, optics, and catalysis sectors seeking reliable, high-performance metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) sources.

Application

• Thin-Film Deposition Precursor: A key source material for MOCVD and ALD processes to deposit strontium-containing oxide films, such as strontium titanate (STO) for high-k dielectrics in semiconductors.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the fabrication of ferroelectric random-access memory (FeRAM), dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) capacitors, and other complex oxide-based electronic devices.
• Optical Coatings: Enables the production of specialized optical films and coatings with specific refractive indices for laser and photonic applications.
• Catalyst Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions due to its Lewis acidic character.
• Superconductor Research: Employed in the research and development of high-temperature superconducting materials, such as YBCO (yttrium barium copper oxide) variants.
• Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI): Used in the production of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for aerospace and high-temperature structural components.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)strontium(II)
CAS No.	36830-74-7
Molecular Formula	C22H38O4Sr
Molecular Weight	447.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Strontium bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Strontium dipivaloylmethanate; Strontium(DPM)2; Sr(DPM)2; Strontium tetramethylheptanedionate; Strontium(II) 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Sr(TMHD)2; Strontium acetylacetonate derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)strontium(II) is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive deposition processes. All products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and trace 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after initial opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Sr content)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Volatility	Sublimes under reduced pressure
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total

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