Description

Terbium (III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity rare earth metal salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, serving as a powerful and versatile Lewis acid catalyst. This compound is particularly valued for its high solubility in organic solvents and its efficacy in facilitating a range of organic transformations under mild conditions. It is an essential reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of fine chemical synthesis, advanced materials development, and specialized catalysis.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: Employed as a highly efficient catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates, natural products, and fine chemicals where selective activation is required.
• Polymerization Initiator: Acts as a catalyst in the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters and other monomers for producing biodegradable polymers and advanced materials.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in specialized electrochemical applications and battery research due to its ionic properties.
• Luminescence & Optoelectronics: Serves as a precursor for terbium-doped materials used in phosphors, LEDs, and other photonic devices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in synthetic chemistry and materials science laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium (III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	148980-31-8
Molecular Formula	C3F9O9S3Tb
Molecular Weight	582.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Terbium Triflate; Terbium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Terbium(III) Triflate; Tb(OTf)3; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Terbium(III) Salt; Terbium Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Terbium(3+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Terbium (III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), titration, and spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 handled in a dry, inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tb(OTf)3)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (Tb basis)	≥ 99.9% (REO)
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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