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Cadmium acetylacetonate (CAS 14689-45-3)

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Alternate Names:
2,4-Pentanedione cadmium derivative; Cd(acac)2
CAS Number:
14689-45-3
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
310.63
Molecular Formula:
C10H14CdO4
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Cadmium acetylacetonate is an organometallic compound composed of cadmium and acetylacetonate. It is a colorless solid, soluble in organic solvents, and possesses strong Lewis acid properties. In scientific research, cadmium acetylacetonate has found broad application. It serves as a catalyst in the synthesis of organometallic compounds, a reagent in organic synthesis, and a source of cadmium ions in biochemical studies. Moreover, the compound facilitates investigations into the coordination chemistry of cadmium.


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Cadmium acetylacetonate, 50 g

sc-227558
50 g
$133.00