Germany, the United States, and China are the leading exporters of Zinc(II) acetylacetonate, collectively accounting for over 60% of global export value in 2023–2024, while key importers include South Korea, Japan, and India—driven by demand from electronics and catalysis sectors. Trade volumes have remained relatively stable year-on-year, with modest upward pressure on Zinc(II) acetylacetonate prices reflecting tightening supply from European producers and increased procurement by Asian specialty chemical users.
Zinc(II) acetylacetonate is a white to off-white crystalline solid at room temperature, odorless and non-volatile, with a melting point of approximately 134–136 °C. It is a coordination compound—specifically, a transition metal β-diketonate—formed by chelation of Zn²⁺ with two acetylacetonate ligands. It serves primarily as a catalyst and precursor in chemical synthesis, particularly in sol-gel processes and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). Its main industrial applications include the production of zinc oxide nanomaterials, specialty polymers, and as a crosslinking agent or additive in coatings and elastomers.
Catalyst in synthesis of long-chain alcohols andaldehydes, textile weighting agent.
White to ivory powder
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