Lead(II) acetate trihydrate
ALDRICH/316512 - 99.999% trace metals basis
Synonym: Lead diacetate trihydrate
CAS Number: 6080-56-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6O4Pb · 3H2O
Molecular Weight: 379.33
EC Number: 206-104-4
MDL Number: MFCD00150023
Linear Formula: Pb(CH3CO2)2 · 3H2O
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99.999% trace metals basis |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/2C2H4O2.3H2O.Pb/c2*1-2 |
| InChI key | MCEUZMYFCCOOQO-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 75 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | core: lead |
| SMILES string | O.O.O.CC(=O)O[PbH2]OC(C)= |
| Application: | Lead(II) acetate trihydrate can be used as: • A precursor in the solution synthesis of lead halide perovskite thin films for solar cells and photodetectors, enabling the fabrication of high-quality, uniform films with excellent optoelectronic properties. • A reagent for the synthesis of lead-based nanomaterials, such as PbS and PbSe quantum dots, which are used in photodetectors, sensors, and biomedical imaging. • A key component in the fabrication of platinum black microelectrodes. |
| Features and Benefits: | • High Water Solubility: Easily dissolves in water and other polar solvents, facilitating its use in aqueous solutions for synthesis and analytical applications • Reactivity: Acts as an efficient reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in acetylation reactions and as a catalyst for oxidative coupling of phenols |
| General description: | Lead(II) acetate trihydrate [Pb(C2H3O2)2 3H2O] is a high-purity, water-soluble inorganic compound widely used as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced functional materials. Its solubility and reactivity make it valuable for the synthesis of lead-based perovskites, nanomaterials, and as a reagent in organic transformations. The compound is also used in analytical chemistry and as a mordant in textile dyeing. Due to its toxicity, handling and disposal require strict safety protocols. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() GHS05,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 - H360Df - H373 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P273 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | T,N |
| Risk Statements | 61-33-48/22-50/53-62 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 1616 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.999% trace metals basis |
| mp | 75 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |




