Description

Lutetium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity, moisture-sensitive lanthanide salt valued for its strong Lewis acidity and catalytic properties. This compound is essential for facilitating a wide range of organic transformations, including Friedel-Crafts acylations and various cross-coupling reactions, under mild conditions. It is a critical reagent for R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers specializing in fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and advanced material science.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalyst: Employed as a powerful and selective catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for Friedel-Crafts reactions, Diels-Alder reactions, and Mukaiyama aldol reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where high regioselectivity and yield are required.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Facilitates the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters and other monomers for producing specialized polymers and biodegradable materials.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for doping or creating luminescent materials, optical coatings, and other advanced inorganic compounds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized in chiral reactions when paired with appropriate ligands for the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in both university and corporate research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lutetium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	126857-69-0
Molecular Formula	C3F9LuO9S3
Molecular Weight	708.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Lutetium Triflate; Lutetium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Lutetium(III) Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Lutetium(III) Salt; Lutetium Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Lu(OTf)3; Lu(CF3SO3)3; Lutetium(III) Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate)
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Quality Control

Our Lutetium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate 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, identity, 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Handle and store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Lu(OTf)3)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (Lu basis)	≥ 24.8%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 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.