Description

Lutetium Acetate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the rare earth element lutetium. This compound is valued for its role as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical research. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, catalysis, and pharmaceutical development sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Acts as a key starting material or catalyst in the synthesis of novel compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for specialized catalysts used in organic synthesis and petrochemical refining processes.
• Advanced Material Production: Used in the fabrication of specialty glasses, phosphors, and other functional materials requiring high-purity rare earth dopants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory testing procedures.
• Electronics Industry: A crucial material in the development of components for optoelectronics and semiconductor devices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research reagent for exploring new chemical reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium Acetate
CAS No.	18779-08-3
Molecular Formula	Lu(CH₃COO)₃ • xH₂O (commonly hydrated)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies with hydration state)
Synonyms	Lutetium(III) acetate; Lutetium triacetate; Acetic acid, lutetium(3+) salt; Lutetium acetate hydrate; Lu(OAc)₃; Tris(acetato-O)lutetium; Rare earth acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lutetium Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Lu₂O₃ basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.99% available)
Purity (Rare Earths)	≥ 99.99%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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