Description

La(Fod)3, also known as Lanthanum(III) tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionate), is a highly specialized lanthanide coordination compound. It serves as a critical shift reagent in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, enabling the resolution and analysis of complex molecular structures. This high-purity material is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• NMR Shift Reagent: Primary application for simplifying complex spectra by inducing chemical shift differences in mixtures of Lewis bases, particularly for nuclei like 19F, 31P, and 13C.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Used in the structural elucidation and purity assessment of chiral and complex drug molecules during R&D and quality assurance.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A key tool in synthetic chemistry and materials science for studying reaction mechanisms and molecular interactions.
• Agrochemical Development: Assists in the analysis of pesticide and herbicide structures and their metabolites.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic transformations.
• Reference Material: Serves as a high-purity standard for calibration and method validation in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	La(Fod)3
CAS No.	19106-89-9
Molecular Formula	C33H39F21LaO6
Molecular Weight	1052.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum(III) tris(1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionate); Lanthanum tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionate); Lanthanum(III) FOD; Tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionato)lanthanum; La(FOD)3; Lanthanum heptafluorodimethyloctanedionate; Lanthanum Shift Reagent for NMR; Contact for details on EINECS.

Quality Control

Our La(Fod)3 is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure exceptional purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of analytical and research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to guarantee reliable performance as an NMR shift reagent.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (La Content)	≥ 99.0% (Typical 99.5%)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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