An iron(II) diamine diketonate molecular complex: Synthesis, characterization and application in the CVD of Fe2O3 thin films

► A monomeric iron(II) complex with a β-diketonate and a diamine base: synthesis and characterization. ► The first application of the Fe(II) compound as air-stable CVD precursor for iron oxides. ► Obtainment of highly pure single-phase β-Fe2O3 nanosystems with controlled morphology.