Organometallic Compounds
REACH
Zinc acetylacetonate
CAS Number
14024-63-6
EC Number
237-860-3
Abbreviation
Zn(acac)2
What is Zinc acetylacetonate?
Zinc acetylacetonate (CAS 14024-63-6), abbreviated Zn(acac)2, is an organozinc coordination compound used industrially as a catalyst, crosslinker and curing agent.
Where is Zinc acetylacetonate used?
- Coatings and adhesives: latent crosslinking agent for resin systems, improving film hardness, adhesion and chemical resistance without premature gelation
- Polymer production: catalyst precursor for polyesters, polyurethanes and specialty elastomers
- Plastics: stabilizer and processing aid in PVC and other halogenated polymer systems, maintaining structural integrity during high-temperature manufacturing
- Personal care: zinc-delivery and astringent functionality at low concentrations in skin-conditioning and antimicrobial lines
- It delivers reactive zinc in a thermally activatable, organically soluble form, enabling controlled reactivity where inorganic zinc salts are incompatible.
Commercial specifications
- Technical and high-purity grades
- Anhydrous and monohydrate forms
- Packaging from kilogram-scale laboratory quantities to bulk industrial supply
Other Names (Synonyms)
8F3XXD1RZO|Zinc, bis(2,4-pentanedionato)di-|Zinc, bis(2,4-pentanedionato-O,O')-|Zinc, bis(2,4-pentanedionato-κO2,κO4)-, (T-4)-|Zn(acac)2
What are the physical properties of Zinc acetylacetonate?
Melting Point 177 °C
Boiling Point 129-131 °C (10 mmHg)
Density 1.544[at 20℃]
Appearance White to ivory powder
Color White to ivory
Form Powder
Water Solubility 9.1g/L at 20℃
Vapor Pressure 0Pa at 25℃
pH 10 (20°C, 4g/L in H2O)
Log P 0.2 at 22℃
How is Zinc acetylacetonate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Zinc acetylacetonate?
HS Code 29141900
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 1