Description

Sccl3(Thf)3 is a scandium-based organometallic complex where scandium chloride is coordinated with three tetrahydrofuran (THF) molecules. This compound is a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry, offering high reactivity and selectivity for specialized transformations. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel materials, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst for key reactions including Diels-Alder cycloadditions, aldol condensations, and polymerization processes.
• Precursor for Materials Science: Used in the synthesis of scandium-containing nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced ceramics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring scandium-mediated bond formation.
• Polymerization Initiator: Serves as a catalyst component in the controlled polymerization of olefins and other monomers to create specialty polymers.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A critical reagent for exploring new catalytic systems and reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of complex, high-value organic molecules for the agrochemical and fragrance industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sccl3(Thf)3
CAS No.	14782-78-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄Cl₃O₃Sc
Molecular Weight	389.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) chloride tetrahydrofuran complex; Scandium trichloride tris(tetrahydrofuran) complex; Tris(tetrahydrofuran)scandium(III) chloride; Scandium chloride THF adduct; ScCl3•3THF; Scandium chloride-tetrahydrofuran (1:3); 14782-78-6; Scandium chloride tris-THF complex
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Quality Control

Our Sccl3(Thf)3 is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to ensure compliance with stringent industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the material must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and protected from prolonged exposure to air to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (ScCl3•3THF)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in THF, dichloromethane

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