Description

Nickel(II) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound, specifically a β-diketonate complex of nickel. This material is valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material synthesis and thin-film deposition processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the semiconductor, catalysis, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise metal-organic frameworks.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key volatile precursor for depositing nickel-containing thin films in microelectronics and nanotechnology.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used as a starting material or ligand in the preparation of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for organic transformations.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Fabrication: Acts as a metal node source in the synthesis of novel MOFs with tailored porosity and functionality.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying coordination chemistry and developing new nickel-based compounds.
• Specialty Polymer Additives: Can be utilized to incorporate nickel into polymer matrices for creating materials with specific magnetic or conductive properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel(II) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	304695-77-0
Molecular Formula	C10H2F12NiO4
Molecular Weight	468.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(II) 1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Nickel(II) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate Dihydrate; Ni(hfac)2; Ni(CF3COCHCOCF3)2; Bis(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionato)nickel(II); Nickel Bis(hexafluoroacetylacetonate); Nickel 1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoroacetylacetonate Complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nickel(II) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding applications like CVD/ALD. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your technical specifications.

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 should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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