
Zinc acetylacetonate is a metal-organic complex with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₄O₄Zn and molecular weight 263.61. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder with a characteristic odor. It is chemically stable but readily reacts with oxidizing agents. It exists in a trimeric form: Zn₃(acac)₆. Its molecular structure features a stable tetrahedral metal-organic coordination framework, conferring excellent thermal and chemical stability.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 124–126°C |
| Boiling point | 129–131°C (10 mmHg) |
| Bulk density | 500 kg/m³ |
| Density | 1.544 [at 20°C] |
| Vapor Pressure | 0 Pa at 25°C |
| Acidity Constant (pKa) | 8.8 [at 20°C] |
| Flash Point | 299.3°C |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water, readily soluble in organic solvents, forming transparent solutions in polar organic solvents. |
Zinc acetylacetonate Applications in Polymer Materials:
– Serves as a thermal stabilizer for plastics including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), and polypropylene (PP), replacing traditional lead and cadmium salt stabilizers with environmentally friendly, non-toxic properties;
– Functions as a crosslinking catalyst in the curing reactions of silicone rubber, polyurethane (PU), and epoxy resins.
As a catalyst, Zinc acetylacetonate is used in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, such as esterification, transesterification, condensation reactions, and radical polymerization of acrylic ester monomers.
As a pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediate, zinc ii acetylacetonate is used to synthesize antibacterial drugs, pesticide active ingredients, etc.
Additionally, XX serves as a drying accelerator for coatings, UV-curable coatings, in the preparation of zinc oxide nanopowders, and as an additive in electronic pastes.
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