Description

Bis(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)Magnesium Dihydrate is a high-purity, organometallic coordination compound, also known as magnesium dipivaloylmethanate dihydrate. This material serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis, offering excellent thermal stability and volatility for precise deposition processes. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors seeking reliable, high-performance metal-organic sources.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key magnesium source for depositing thin films of magnesium oxide (MgO) and other functional materials in semiconductor and optical coating manufacturing.
• Polymer & Resin Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in polymerization reactions, including for polyolefins and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized as a reagent in Grignard-type reactions and the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Nanomaterial Production: A precursor for the synthesis of magnesium-based nanoparticles and nanocomposites with tailored properties.
• Fuel & Lubricant Additives: Functions as a performance additive and stabilizer in advanced fuel and lubricant formulations.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial research for developing new catalytic systems and materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bis(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)Magnesium Dihydrate
CAS No.	625832-70-4
Molecular Formula	C22H42MgO6 • 2H2O
Molecular Weight	438.88 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 402.87 g/mol)
Synonyms	Magnesium bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate) dihydrate; Magnesium dipivaloylmethanate dihydrate; Mg(TMHD)2•2H2O; Mg(DPM)2•2H2O; Magnesium 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate dihydrate; Bis(dipivaloylmethanato)magnesium dihydrate; Magnesium(III) acetylacetonate derivative
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Quality Control

Our Bis(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)Magnesium Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent composition, and batch-to-batch reliability suitable for demanding industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Mg content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	7.0 - 9.5% (Theoretical for dihydrate: ~8.2%)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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