Zirconium Tetraacetylacetonate

Name:
Zirconium Tetraacetylacetonate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	zirconium acetylacetonate
M Formula:	Zn[OC(CH3):CHCO(CH3)]4
Properties:
A colorless, crystalline tetrachelate. D 1.415, mp 194–5C (decomposition begins at 125C). Soluble in pyridine, acetone, benzene, and other organic solvents having some polarity; slightly soluble in water.
Derivation:
Reaction among zirconyl chloride, acetylacetone, and sodium carbonate.
Hazard:
TLV: 5 mg(Zr)/m3.
Use:
Cross-linking agent for polyol, polyester, and polyalkyloxy resins; lubricant and grease additive; reagent; catalyst.