Description

Lutetium(Iii) Acetylacetonate Hydrate is a high-purity organometallic compound of the rare earth element lutetium, complexed with acetylacetonate ligands. This material serves as a critical precursor for advanced materials synthesis, offering exceptional purity and consistency for demanding applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, luminescent materials, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for electronic thin films.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of specialized catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Luminescent Materials: Acts as a key dopant or host material in the production of phosphors and advanced optical materials.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile source for depositing high-purity lutetium oxide (Lu₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying lanthanide chemistry and developing new functional materials.
• MRI Contrast Agent Research: Investigated as a potential component in next-generation contrast agents due to lutetium's paramagnetic properties.
• Additive in Specialty Polymers: Incorporated to modify the thermal or optical properties of high-performance polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium(Iii) Acetylacetonate Hydrate
CAS No.	86322-74-9
Molecular Formula	C15H21LuO6 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 470.29 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Tris(acetylacetonato)lutetium(III) hydrate; Lutetium tris(2,4-pentanedionate) hydrate; Lu(acac)3 hydrate; Lutetium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate hydrate; Lutetium triacetylacetonate hydrate; Lu(AA)3; Lutetium acetylacetonate; 2,4-Pentanedione, lutetium(3+) derivative, hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Lutetium(Iii) Acetylacetonate Hydrate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including analysis for metal content and ligand purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Lu content)	≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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