517003

Iron(III) acetylacetonate

≥99.9% trace metals basis

• Synonym(s): 2,4-Pentanedione iron(III) derivative, Fe(acac)₃, Ferric acetylacetonate, Iron(III) 2,4-pentanedionate
• Linear Formula: Fe(C₅H₇O₂)₃
• CAS Number: 14024-18-1
• Molecular Weight: 353.17
• Beilstein: 4157960
• EC Number: 237-853-5
• MDL number: MFCD00000020
• UNSPSC Code: 12352103
• PubChem Substance ID: 24873913
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: ≥99.9% trace metals basis
• form: powder
• reaction suitability: core: iron; reagent type: catalyst
• mp: 180-182 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• 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

Description

General description

Iron(III) acetylacetonate, also known as tris(acetylacetonato)iron(III) or Fe(acac)₃, is an coordination compound that is used as a precursor for the synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles and thin films, which are important in magnetic materials, catalysis, and electronic applications. Additionally, it is also used as a catalyst in various organic reactions, including polymerization processes and cross-coupling reactions.

Application

Iron(III) acetylacetonate can be used as:     

• A iron precursor for the synthesis of Fe₃O₄/carbon composite fibers via forcespinning technique. This composite material used in the formation of high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.      
• A precursor for the synthesis of iron-containing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for the applications in rechargeable alkali-ion batteries.   
• An additive to enhance the efficiency of the N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) catalyst in the oxidation of cumene.     
• A solvent activation agent in the fabrication of polyamide membranes, which are used in reverse osmosis (RO) applications.     
• As a MOCVD precursor for highly crystalline (Zn,Fe)Fe₂O₄ films and magnetic property measurements of these films. Iron (III) acetylacetonate may be used as a precursor for the synthesis of water-soluble magnetite nanoparticles, which may find applications in magnetic hyperthermia treatment.      
• As 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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 + H312 + H332,H318
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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