Description

Zirconium 3,5-Heptanedionate is a coordination compound where zirconium is chelated by 3,5-heptanedionate ligands, commonly known as zirconium dipivaloylmethanate. This compound is a high-purity, thermally stable precursor essential for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily used by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors requiring precise metal-organic frameworks or thin-film depositions.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) high-k dielectric films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Fabrication: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing zirconium-based nanoparticles and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Specialty Polymers & Additives: Incorporated as a cross-linking agent or stabilizer to enhance polymer thermal and mechanical properties.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Applied in sol-gel processes to create protective, refractive, or functional ceramic coatings on various substrates.
• Research & Development: A vital reagent in academic and industrial labs for developing new materials and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium 3,5-Heptanedionate
CAS No.	53790-03-7
Molecular Formula	C22H38O8Zr
Molecular Weight	515.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Zirconium tetrakis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Zirconium dipivaloylmethanate; Zr(dpm)4; Zirconium tetrakis(dipivaloylmethanate); Tetrakis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)zirconium(IV); Zirconium DPM; Zirconium TMHD
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Zirconium 3,5-Heptanedionate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to ensure consistency and high purity suitable for electronic and catalytic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and specific tests is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zr content)	≥ 99.0% (typical 99.5%)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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