Description

Lanthanum(3+) Benzoate is a specialized organolanthanum compound where the lanthanum cation is coordinated with benzoate ligands. This material is valued for its role as a catalyst precursor and a source of lanthanum in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized in research and industrial applications within the chemical manufacturing, polymer science, and materials engineering sectors where precise metal-organic interactions are required.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a potential stabilizer or modifier to enhance specific properties in specialty polymer formulations.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for depositing lanthanum-containing thin films in electronic and optical coatings.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying lanthanum chemistry, coordination complexes, and new material development.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex molecules for pharmaceutical research where lanthanum complexes are investigated.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: A potential additive for modifying the refractive index or other physical properties of advanced glass and ceramic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum(3+) Benzoate
CAS No.	14518-63-9
Molecular Formula	C21H15LaO6 (commonly represented as La(C6H5COO)3)
Molecular Weight	538.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum Benzoate; Lanthanum(III) Benzoate; Benzoic Acid, Lanthanum(3+) Salt; Lanthanum Tribenzoate; Tris(benzoato)lanthanum; Lanthanum Benzenecarboxylate; La(Bz)3
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Quality Control

Our Lanthanum(3+) Benzoate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a series of analytical tests including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (La2O3 basis)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	Max. 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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