ZIRCONIUM(IV) ACETYLACETONATE

Synonym(s):2,4-Pentanedione zirconium(IV) derivative;Tetrakis(2,4-pentanedionato)zirconium(IV);Tetrakis(2,4-pentanedionato)zirconium(IV), Tetrakis(acetylacetonato)zirconium(IV);Zirconium(IV) 2,4-pentanedionate;Zirconium(IV) acetylacetonate

CAS NO.：17501-44-9
Empirical Formula: C20H28O8Zr
Molecular Weight: 487.66
MDL number: MFCD00000036
EINECS: 241-510-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-12 09:20:59

ZIRCONIUM(IV) ACETYLACETONATE Structural

What is ZIRCONIUM(IV) ACETYLACETONATE?

Chemical properties

Light yellow powder

The Uses of ZIRCONIUM(IV) ACETYLACETONATE

Zirconium(IV) 2,4-pentanedionate is used as a cross-linking agent for oxygen-containing polymers. It is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis for the nitration of o-nitrotoluene using a dinitrogen pentoxide to get 2,4-dinitrotoluenes and 2,6-dinitrotoluenes.

The Uses of ZIRCONIUM(IV) ACETYLACETONATE

Starting material for zirconium metallomesogens: zirconium tetrakis-β-diketonate liquid crystals.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Used as a cross-linking agent for oxygen-containing polymers. See also ZIRCONIUM COMPOUNDS

Purification Methods

The zirconium complex crystallises from hot 95% EtOH (m 190-191o) or pet ether and sublimes in vacuo at 140o with slight decomposition. The decahydrate effloresces in air and dehydrates in a 0.1mm vacuum. Its solubility in 1L at 20o is 30g in CS2, 47g in CCl4, 44g in ethylene dibromide, 56g in acetonylacetone and 200g in *C6H6. [Young & Arch Inorg Synth II 122 1964, Beilstein 1 H 782, 1 II 835, 1 III 3121, 1 IV 3672.]

Properties of ZIRCONIUM(IV) ACETYLACETONATE

Melting point:	191-195 °C
Density	1.42g/cm3 at 20℃
vapor pressure	0-0Pa at 20-25℃
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	14g/l
form	Powder
color	white
PH	7.2 (4.5g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
BRN	4160373
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3
EPA Substance Registry System	Zirconium, tetrakis(2,4-pentanedionato-.kappa.O,.kappa.O')-, (SA-8-11''11''1'1'''1'1''')- (17501-44-9)

Safety information for ZIRCONIUM(IV) ACETYLACETONATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.