Description

Neodymium Trifluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic complex of neodymium, a rare earth element, with the ligand trifluoroacetylacetone. This compound is valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material synthesis, offering precise control over neodymium incorporation. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty catalysts, optical materials, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for thin films.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key volatile precursor for depositing neodymium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Specialty Catalysis: Used as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Luminescent & Optical Materials: A starting material for synthesizing neodymium-doped glasses, crystals, and complexes for laser and photonic devices.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials, magnetic properties, and catalytic systems.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a building block for creating more complex metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Trifluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	37473-67-9
Molecular Formula	C15H15F9NdO6
Molecular Weight	639.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium(III) trifluoroacetylacetonate; Tris(1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionato)neodymium(III); Nd(TFA)3; Nd(fod)3; Neodymium tris(1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate); Neodymium 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Tris(1,1,1-trifluoroacetylacetonato)neodymium; Neodymium 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(2-thienyl)-1,3-butanedionate (common alternative naming)
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Quality Control

Our Neodymium Trifluoroacetylacetonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Nd content)	Min. 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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