Description

Samarium(III) Iodide is a crucial inorganic salt of the rare earth element samarium. This compound serves as a versatile and powerful single-electron reducing agent and catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is essential for research and production in specialized fields such as organic synthesis, materials science, and the development of novel pharmaceuticals.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Reagent: As a potent single-electron transfer (SET) reductant for challenging reductive coupling and dehalogenation reactions.
• Catalyst Precursor: In the synthesis of fine chemicals and complex organic molecules, often in conjunction with other transition metals.
• Materials Science Research: For doping or as a starting material in the preparation of specialized inorganic materials, including phosphors and magnetic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitating key reduction steps in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical tool for methodological development in synthetic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium(III) Iodide
CAS No.	13813-25-7
Molecular Formula	I3Sm
Molecular Weight	531.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Samarium triiodide; Triiodosamarium; Samarium iodide (SmI3); Samaric iodide; SmI3; Samarium(3+) triiodide; Iodine samarium (1:3)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Samarium(III) Iodide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. 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 it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the material should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a glovebox or desiccator to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (SmI3)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Trace Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1% (Total)
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Contact for details

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