Acetylacetonate

Synonyms of acetylacetonate

• acac
• acetylacetone

Collocations of acetylacetonate

metal complex

Frequency: 80 %

The acetylacetonate forms a stable metal complex.

coordination compound

Frequency: 70 %

The acetylacetonate acts as a ligand in a coordination compound.

chelating agent

Frequency: 65 %

Acetylacetonate is a common chelating agent in chemistry.

transition metal

Frequency: 60 %

Acetylacetonate complexes are often formed with transition metals.

metal ion

Frequency: 55 %

The acetylacetonate ligand binds to a metal ion in the solution.

Idiomatic Expressions for acetylacetonate

• Phrase: to be as rare as hen's acetylacetonate
  Meaning: to be extremely rare or uncommon
  Usage: Finding a parking spot in this busy area is as rare as hen's acetylacetonate.