GADOLINIUM 2-ETHYLHEXANOATE

• CAT Number: M080093
• CAS Number: 19189-19-6
• Molecular Formula: C24H45GdO6
• Molecular Weight: 586.86
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethylhexanoate;gadolinium(3+)
• InChI: 1S/3C8H16O2.Gd/c3*1-3-5-6-7(4-2)8(9)10;/h3*7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10);/q;;;+3/p-3
• InChIKey: DOULXZJCOXBGLP-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].CCCCC(CC)C(=O)[O-].[Gd+3]

Gadolinium 2-ethylhexanoate is a gadolinium-based organometallic compound, widely used in materials science and biomedical research, especially as a precursor for gadolinium oxide nanoparticles. Its structure, featuring gadolinium ions coordinated with 2-ethylhexanoate ligands, offers high solubility in organic solvents, making it suitable for thin-film deposition, catalysis, and advanced imaging applications. In MRI research, gadolinium compounds are pivotal as contrast agents due to their paramagnetic properties, enhancing imaging quality. This compound’s stability and versatility make it valuable in nanotechnology and diagnostics.