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Zinc acetylacetonate (CAS 108503-47-5)

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Alternate Names:
Bis(2,4-pentanedionato)zinc; Zn(acac)2
Application:
Zinc acetylacetonate is a MOVCD precursor
CAS Number:
108503-47-5
Molecular Weight:
281.60
Molecular Formula:
Zn(C5H7O2)2•H2O
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Zinc acetylacetonate is a compound that functions as a catalyst in various chemical reactions. Its mechanism of action involves coordinating with other molecules to facilitate the conversion of substrates into desired products. Zinc acetylacetonate acts as a Lewis acid, interacting with electron-rich species to initiate chemical transformations. Zinc acetylacetonate plays a role in promoting specific reactions by stabilizing reaction intermediates and lowering the activation energy. Its ability to form stable complexes with organic compounds makes it a useful and can influence the outcome of reactions by facilitating bond formation or cleavage.


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Zinc acetylacetonate, 250 g

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250 g
$250.00