Description

Rhodium Trifluoropentanedionate is a high-purity organometallic compound, specifically a β-diketonate complex of rhodium. This material is valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material deposition processes, offering excellent thermal stability and vapor pressure characteristics. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the semiconductor, catalysis, and thin-film coating industries for the production of high-performance materials.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key precursor for depositing high-purity rhodium or rhodium oxide thin films on substrates for electronic and optical devices.
• Catalyst Research and Development: Used in the synthesis of novel homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for specialized chemical reactions, including hydrogenation and oxidation.
• Surface Coating and Functionalization: Employed to create corrosion-resistant or catalytically active coatings on various materials.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Acts as a metal-organic precursor in the fabrication of rhodium-containing nanoparticles and nanostructures.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for exploring new organometallic chemistry and material science applications.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other complex rhodium-based compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium Trifluoropentanedionate
CAS No.	67145-51-1
Molecular Formula	C15H15F9O6Rh
Molecular Weight	585.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(III) tris(1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate); Rhodium(III) acetylacetonate derivative; Rhodium trifluoroacetylacetonate; Rhodium(III) hexafluoroacetylacetonate (common misnomer, related compound); Rhodium tris(trifluoroacetylacetonate); Rhodium β-diketonate complex; Rh(fod)3 (common abbreviation); Rhodium 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rhodium Trifluoropentanedionate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for precursor applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles 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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 17.6% (by ICP-OES)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Volatile Matter	< 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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