Gadolinium(III) acetate hydrate
ALDRICH/325678 - 99.9% trace metals basis
Synonym: Gadolinium acetate hydrate; Gadolinium triacetate hydrate; Gadolinium(3+) tris(acetate) hydrate
CAS Number: 100587-93-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H9GdO6 · xH2O
Molecular Weight: 334.38 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number: 240-204-9
MDL Number: MFCD00150116
Linear Formula: Gd(CH3CO2)3 · xH2O
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | 99.9% trace metals basis |
| form | crystalline powder |
| InChI | 1S/3C2H4O2.Gd.H2O/c3*1-2( |
| InChI key | GXCUBNRUECGTSC-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| reaction suitability | core: gadolinium |
| reagent type: catalyst | |
| SMILES string | O.CC(=O)O[Gd](OC(C)=O)OC( |
| Application: | • Gadolinium(III) acetate hydrate is a key precursor in MRI contrast agents, leveraging Gd³⁺’s strong paramagnetism to enhance imaging for neurological and cardiovascular diagnostics. • It boosts the performance of perovskite nanocrystals, improving solar cell efficiency and LED brightness through enhanced charge stability and color purity. • When used to dope α-MnO₂ nanorods, it increases conductivity and porosity, significantly enhancing their capacitance and charge retention for high-performance supercapacitors. |
| General description: | Gadolinium(III) acetate hydrate is a high-purity, crystalline compound used as a key precursor for gadolinium-based materials. It is widely used in the fabrication of MRI contrast agents, luminescent materials, perovskite solar cells, and thin-film coatings. |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-37/39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.9% trace metals basis |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |