Nickel(II) acetylacetonate
ALDRICH/283657 - 95%
Synonym: 2,4-Pentanedione nickel(II) derivative; Ni(acac)2
CAS Number: 3264-82-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H14NiO4
Molecular Weight: 256.91
EC Number: 221-875-7
MDL Number: MFCD00000024
Linear Formula: Ni(C5H7O2)2
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | 95% |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/2C5H8O2.Ni/c2*1-4(6)3- |
| InChI key | BMGNSKKZFQMGDH-FDGPNNRMSA |
| mp | 230 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| reaction suitability | core: nickel |
| reagent type: catalyst | |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)C=C(C)O[Ni]OC(C) |
| Application: | Nickel(II) acetylacetonate can be used as: • A precursor in sol-gel and hydrothermal processes to synthesize nickel oxide (NiO) nanostructures and thin films, which are widely applied in catalysis, energy storage (supercapacitors, batteries), and gas sensors. • A precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) of nickel-containing films, enabling the fabrication of high-purity, uniform coatings for electronic and magnetic devices. • A catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic transformations and electrocatalysis, such as hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, and CO₂ reduction reactions, due to its ability to generate highly active nickel species under reaction conditions. • A precursor to synthesize Ni-based nanomaterials such as NiO/C nanocomposite and crystalline NiO nanoparticles via different synthetic methods like non-isothermal decomposition and solvothermal method. • A precursor to prepare Ni catalysts such as Nickel(II) complexes, and hierarchical Ni/beta catalysts for various organictransformations. • A catalyst to promote Michael additions. |
| Features and Benefits: | • High Purity and Stability: Available in high-purity grades and exhibits excellent thermal and chemical stability • Solubility: Soluble in a wide range of organic solvents, enhancing its versatility in various synthesis and deposition processes • User-Friendly Handling: Its solubility and stability simplify storage, handling, and integration into various chemical processes |
| General description: | Nickel(II) acetylacetonate (Ni(acac)₂) is a high-purity, air-stable organometallic complex widely used as a catalyst and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its chelated structure provides excellent solubility in organic solvents and thermal stability, making it suitable for solution and vapor deposition processes. Ni(acac)₂ is used in the fabrication of energy materials, nanostructures, and functional coatings. Its versatility and reactivity enable applications in catalysis, electronic materials, and the synthesis of high-performance inorganic compounds. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25, 50 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol |   GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 + H312 - H317 - H334 - H341 - H350 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 49-22-43 |
| Safety Statements | 53-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 428.0 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 220 °C |
| Purity | 95% |
| mp | 230 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |