Gadolinium(III) acetylacetonate (CAS 14284-87-8)
QUICK LINKS
Gadolinium(III) acetylacetonate is a coordination complex that consists of gadolinium (III) and the acetylacetonate anion. It displays a notable set of advantageous properties, including robust magnetic susceptibility, paramagnetic behavior, and excellent solubility in water and organic solvents. These qualities render it particularly useful as a contrast agent in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, where its strong magnetic susceptibility and paramagnetic behavior play a vital role. Additionally, it is widely utilized in diverse chemical and biological experiments to investigate and comprehend the structure and function of proteins, enzymes, and other macromolecules. Furthermore, this complex has found application in the synthesis of various coordination compounds and serves as a catalyst in organic reactions.
Gadolinium(III) acetylacetonate (CAS 14284-87-8) References
- Tumor targeting and MR imaging with lipophilic cyanine-mediated near-infrared responsive porous Gd silicate nanoparticles. | Yeh, CS., et al. 2013. Biomaterials. 34: 5677-88. PMID: 23639532
- Risk Analysis and Technology Assessment of Emerging (Gd,Ce)2O2S Multifunctional Nanoparticles: An Attempt for Early Safer-by-Design Approach. | Nguyen, AM., et al. 2022. Nanomaterials (Basel). 12: PMID: 35159767
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Gadolinium(III) acetylacetonate, 5 g | sc-235235 | 5 g | $88.00 |