Description

Samarium Dichloride is a versatile inorganic salt of the rare earth element samarium, widely recognized for its potent reducing properties. This compound is a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is essential for professionals in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and specialty materials manufacturing sectors seeking to drive innovative reactions and develop new functional materials.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A powerful one-electron reducing agent (Sm(II)) for mediating key transformations like pinacol couplings, Barbier-type reactions, and reductive dehalogenations.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for generating active samarium-based catalysts used in polymerization and cross-coupling reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the synthesis of novel samarium-doped glasses, ceramics, and other inorganic materials with unique magnetic or optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Employed in the complex, multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring selective reduction steps.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new methodologies in synthetic chemistry and developing next-generation catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Samarium Dichloride
CAS No.	13874-75-4
Molecular Formula	SmCl2
Molecular Weight	221.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Samarium(II) chloride; Samarous chloride; Dichlorosamarium; Samarium chloride (SmCl2); Samarium di chloride; SmCl2; Samarium dichloride anhydrous
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Samarium Dichloride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided to guarantee the material meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. For long-term stability, maintain the storage temperature between 15°C and 25°C in a dedicated, well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SmCl2)	≥ 98.0 %
Rare Earth Purity	≥ 99.9 % (REO basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %

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