Description

Scandium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a highly versatile and powerful Lewis acid catalyst, valued for its exceptional efficiency and selectivity in organic transformations. This compound, with CAS number 144026-79-9, is particularly significant for enabling cleaner, higher-yielding reactions under mild conditions, offering a superior alternative to traditional metal catalysts. It is an essential reagent for research chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to optimize synthetic routes and develop novel compounds.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: A premier catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation, Diels-Alder, and aldol condensation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the stereoselective synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed in the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactones and other monomers to produce biodegradable polymers.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitates key bond-forming steps in the production of fragrances, flavors, and specialty agrochemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A critical tool for methodological development in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry.
• Materials Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of advanced ceramic precursors and coordination polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	144026-79-9
Molecular Formula	C3F9O9S3Sc
Molecular Weight	492.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium Triflate; Scandium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Scandium(III) Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Scandium Salt; Scandium Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Scandium(3+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Scandium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for catalytic and synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to maintain stability and catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Scandium content)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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