Description

Magnesium Acetylacetonate Dihydrate is a coordination compound where magnesium is chelated by two acetylacetonate ligands, with two water molecules of hydration. This material matters as a versatile precursor and catalyst, valued for its thermal stability and solubility in organic media, which facilitates its use in advanced material synthesis. It is needed by manufacturers in the polymer, ceramic, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from cross-linking agents to vapor deposition sources.

Application

• As a catalyst or co-catalyst in polymerization reactions, including for polyesters and polyolefins.
• As a precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes to produce high-purity magnesium oxide thin films.
• As a cross-linking agent and thermal stabilizer in silicone rubber and other polymer formulations.
• As an additive in fuel and lubricant formulations to act as a combustion catalyst or anti-wear agent.
• In the synthesis of advanced ceramic materials and mixed-metal oxides via sol-gel processes.
• As a reagent in organic synthesis for Grignard-type reactions or as a Lewis acid catalyst.
• In pharmaceutical research as a potential intermediate or catalyst in specific synthetic pathways.
• For the impregnation of supports to create heterogeneous catalysts for various industrial chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Acetylacetonate Dihydrate
CAS No.	68488-07-3
Molecular Formula	Mg(C5H7O2)2 · 2H2O or C10H14MgO4 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight	274.53 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Magnesium bis(acetylacetonate) dihydrate; Magnesium 2,4-pentanedionate dihydrate; Mg(acac)2 · 2H2O; Bis(2,4-pentanedionato)magnesium dihydrate; Magnesium(II) acetylacetonate dihydrate; MAGNESIUM ACETYLACETONATE HYDRATE; Acetylacetone magnesium salt dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Magnesium Acetylacetonate Dihydrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and loss on drying are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MgO basis)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	12.0 - 14.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	Max. 0.02%
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear solution

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