Description

Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate is a high-purity rare earth triflate salt, valued as a highly efficient and versatile Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate a wide range of reactions, including Friedel-Crafts acylations, aldol condensations, and Diels-Alder reactions, often under mild conditions with high selectivity and yield. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable and powerful catalytic solutions.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: A powerful and water-tolerant catalyst for key organic transformations such as Friedel-Crafts alkylations and acylations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the stereoselective synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed in the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactones and other monomers to produce specialized polymers.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitates aldol, Michael addition, and Diels-Alder reactions in the production of fragrances, flavors, and agrochemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A critical reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and materials science.
• Coordination Chemistry & Material Science: Serves as a precursor for ytterbium-doped materials and in the study of lanthanide coordination complexes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate
CAS No.	54761-04-5
Molecular Formula	C3F9O9S3Yb • xH2O
Molecular Weight	628.21 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ytterbium Triflate Hydrate; Ytterbium Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate; Ytterbium(III) Triflate; Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonato)ytterbium Hydrate; Yb(OTf)3•xH2O; Ytterbium(III) Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate) Hydrate; Ytterbium Trifluoromethanesulphonate Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards for catalytic and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent performance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Ytterbium content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (Yb(OTf)3)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in water, acetonitrile, nitromethane

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.