Iron(III) acetylacetonate

Iron(III) acetylacetonate (CAS 14024-18-1), also known as Iron Acetylacetonate, is an organometallic coordination compound used as a catalyst and catalyst precursor across polymer chemistry and specialty chemical manufacturing.

It delivers controlled iron-center reactivity in systems where precise metal loading and solubility in organic media are critical sourcing requirements for industrial chemical applications.

In plastics and polymer production, it functions as an initiator or co-catalyst in controlled radical and ring-opening polymerization processes, enabling targeted molecular weight distribution in engineering polymers.

Lubricant additive formulators incorporate it as a precursor for iron-based friction modifiers and extreme-pressure additive packages. In metalworking and surface treatment, it serves as a deposition source.

It is utilized in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) processes for iron-containing thin films and coatings. Biotechnology researchers use it as a defined iron source.

It is essential for nanoparticle synthesis and model reaction systems requiring soluble, organically compatible iron(III). Iron(III) acetylacetonate is supplied as a crystalline powder, typically in dark red to brown form.

It is available in technical and high-purity research grades, with purity specifications commonly ranging from 97% to 99%+. Packaging options span laboratory-scale quantities through bulk industrial supply.

These options suit both R&D procurement and production-scale requirements. Our supply chain ensures consistent quality and availability for global manufacturers requiring high-performance organometallic catalysts.