Description

Lead Trifluoroacetate is an organometallic salt of lead and trifluoroacetic acid, widely recognized by its CAS registry number 4146-73-0. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced inorganic and organometallic synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the chemical, electronics, and materials science sectors for developing specialized materials and facilitating specific fluorination reactions.

Application

• Precursor for Lead-Containing Thin Films: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and sol-gel processes for manufacturing electronic and optical coatings.
• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Facilitates specific fluorination and trifluoroacetylation reactions in the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key starting material in academic and industrial labs for exploring new lead-based coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of other lead salts and trifluoroacetate derivatives for niche industrial applications.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of novel piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	4146-73-0
Molecular Formula	C4F6O4Pb or Pb(CF3COO)2
Molecular Weight	485.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Lead(II) trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic acid, lead(2+) salt; Lead bis(trifluoroacetate); Lead difluoracetate; Plumbous trifluoroacetate; TFA Lead Salt; Pb(TFA)2
EINECS	223-978-6

Quality Control

Our Lead Trifluoroacetate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pb Content)	≥ 42.0 %
Purity (by HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details

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