Description

Samarium Bromide is a versatile inorganic salt of the rare earth element samarium, widely recognized for its utility as a specialized reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its significance lies in its role as a potent one-electron reducing agent and a source of samarium(II) ions, which are crucial for mediating unique organic transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science industries, particularly for applications in catalysis and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A key component in Barbier-type reactions and pinacol couplings, facilitating carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Catalysis: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized polymerization and reduction processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Materials Science: A starting material for the preparation of other samarium compounds and doped materials for optical or magnetic applications.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a critical reagent for methodological development in synthetic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium Bromide
CAS No.	13759-87-0
Molecular Formula	SmBr3
Molecular Weight	390.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Samarium(III) bromide; Tribromosamarium; Samarium tribromide; Samarium bromide (SmBr3); SmBr3; Samarium bromide anhydrous
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Samarium Bromide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SmBr3)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (REO)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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