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Iron(III) acetylacetonate

purum, ≥97.0% (RT)

Synonym(s):

2,4-Pentanedione iron(III) derivative, Fe(acac)3, Ferric acetylacetonate, Iron(III) 2,4-pentanedionate

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Linear Formula:
Fe(C5H7O2)3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
353.17
Beilstein:
4157960
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

grade

purum

Quality Level

Assay

≥97.0% (RT)

form

powder

reaction suitability

core: iron
reagent type: catalyst

mp

180-182 °C (dec.) (lit.)
180-190 °C (dec.)

density

5.24 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=O)\C=C(\C)O[Fe](O\C(C)=C/C(C)=O)O\C(C)=C/C(C)=O

InChI

1S/3C5H8O2.Fe/c3*1-4(6)3-5(2)7;/h3*3,6H,1-2H3;/q;;;+3/p-3/b3*4-3-;

InChI key

AQBLLJNPHDIAPN-LNTINUHCSA-K

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General description

Iron(III) acetylacetonate, also known as tris(acetylacetonato)iron(III) or Fe(acac)3, is a coordination compound that is highly soluble in organic solvents. It is used as a precursor in the preparation of iron-containing materials and thin films, which are important in electronics and coatings. Additionally, it is also as a catalyst in organic reactions, particularly in the synthesis of organic compounds and polymerization processes.

Application

Iron(III) acetylacetonate can be used as:     
  • A precursor in the synthesis of Fe3O4/carbon composite fibers via forcespinning. This fiber material is suitable for use as anode materials in lithium-ion batteries.     
  • A precursor in the synthesis of iron-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for the applications in rechargeable alkali-ion batteries.
  • A catalyst in the controlled living radical polymerization of vinyl acetate to synthesis of polymers with controlled molecular weights.   
  • A precursor to synthesize iron-doped titania (Fe-TiO2) photocatalysts for the potential applications in photocatalytic reactions.     
  • A MOCVD precursor for highly crystalline (Zn,Fe)Fe2O4 films and magnetic property measurements of these films.

MOCVD precursor for highly crystalline (Zn,Fe)Fe2O4 films and magnetic property measurements of these films.

Other Notes

Catalyst used in Grignard reactions with acid chlorides to give ketones[1][2]

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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