Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
22466-49-5
Standard:
USP,BP,EP,In-house Standards,
Sodium hexafluoroacetylacetonate is a specialized organometallic reagent used primarily as a catalyst precursor in polymerization processes. Synthesized via the reaction of sodium hydride or hydroxide with hexafluoroacetylacetone, this compound features the molecular formula C6F12O4Na and CAS number 15079-73-9.
This chemical requires storage in a dry, inert atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis. Personnel must wear appropriate PPE due to potential corrosivity; it is not approved for direct clinical use in pharmaceutical formulations.