Description

Erbium (III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity rare earth metal triflate salt, valued for its potent Lewis acidity and stability in organic synthesis. This compound is a critical catalyst and reagent for facilitating a wide range of organic transformations under mild conditions. It is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial-scale chemical synthesis in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalyst: Employed in Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a catalyst for Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and aldol condensations.
• Polymerization Initiator: Acts as an efficient catalyst for the ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters and other monomers.
• Advanced Materials Production: A precursor in the sol-gel synthesis of specialty glasses, ceramics, and optical materials doped with erbium ions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates key synthetic steps in the production of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium (III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	139177-64-3
Molecular Formula	C3F9O9S3Er
Molecular Weight	662.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Erbium Triflate; Erbium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Erbium(III) Triflate; Erbium(3+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Erbium(III) Salt; Er(OTf)3; Erbium Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate)
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Quality Control

Our Erbium (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, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your critical applications.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Erbium content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (by Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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