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Hexafluoroacetylacetone (CAS 1522-22-1)

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Alternate Names:
1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedione; 1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoroacetylacetone
Application:
Hexafluoroacetylacetone is Hexafluoroacetylacetone is a chelating ligand.
CAS Number:
1522-22-1
Molecular Weight:
208.06
Molecular Formula:
C5H2F6O2
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Hexafluoroacetylacetone functions as a chelating agent in various experimental applications. It has the ability to form stable complexes with metal ions, which is for its role in analytical chemistry and metal extraction processes. Hexafluoroacetylacetone interacts with metal ions by coordinating with their electron-donating atoms, leading to the formation of stable coordination complexes. This chelating property allows hexafluoroacetylacetone to effectively sequester metal ions from solution, making it useful in the separation and purification of metal ions. At the molecular level, hexafluoroacetylacetone′s mechanism of action involves the formation of coordination bonds with metal ions, influencing their behavior and reactivity in various chemical processes.


Hexafluoroacetylacetone (CAS 1522-22-1) References

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Hexafluoroacetylacetone, 5 g

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