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Atomfair Dipivaloylmethane DPM C11H20O2

Description Dipivaloylmethane (CAS No. 1118-71-4) is a high-purity ??-diketone compound with the molecular formula C11H20O2, widely utilized in coordination chemistry and materials science. Its IUPAC name, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5-dione , reflects its symmetrical structure featuring two pivaloyl (trimethylacetyl) groups flanking a central diketone moiety. This sterically hindered diketone exhibits exceptional thermal stability and serves as a versatile precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalysts, and luminescent complexes. Available in >98% purity (GC), it is supplied as a crystalline solid with minimal moisture sensitivity, ensuring consistent performance in demanding applications. Ideal for researchers developing advanced ligands or studying metal ion chelation, its low solubility…

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Description

Dipivaloylmethane (CAS No. 1118-71-4) is a high-purity ??-diketone compound with the molecular formula C11H20O2, widely utilized in coordination chemistry and materials science. Its IUPAC name, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5-dione, reflects its symmetrical structure featuring two pivaloyl (trimethylacetyl) groups flanking a central diketone moiety. This sterically hindered diketone exhibits exceptional thermal stability and serves as a versatile precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalysts, and luminescent complexes. Available in >98% purity (GC), it is supplied as a crystalline solid with minimal moisture sensitivity, ensuring consistent performance in demanding applications. Ideal for researchers developing advanced ligands or studying metal ion chelation, its low solubility in water and high solubility in organic solvents like toluene and THF facilitate flexible reaction conditions.

  • CAS No: 1118-71-4
  • Molecular Formula: C11H20O2
  • Molecular Weight: 184.27
  • Exact Mass: 184.146329876
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 184.146329876
  • IUPAC Name: 2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5-dione
  • SMILES: CC(C)(C)C(=O)CC(=O)C(C)(C)C
  • Synonyms: 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylheptane-3,5-dione, Dipivaloylmethane, 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione, 3,5-Heptanedione, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-, UNII-R8UI909HOY

Application

Dipivaloylmethane is a key ligand in lanthanide and transition metal coordination chemistry, enabling the synthesis of highly stable complexes for OLEDs and catalytic systems. Its steric bulk prevents unwanted polymerization, making it valuable in the production of volatile metal-organic CVD precursors. Researchers also employ it as a UV-stabilizing additive in polymers and as a chelating agent for rare-earth separations.

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