Description

Lanthanum(III) Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide is a high-purity, inorganic-organic hybrid salt featuring a lanthanum cation paired with the bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (TFSI) anion. This compound is valued for its role as a precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and electrochemical applications, where its unique ionic properties are critical. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty catalysts, solid-state electrolytes, and luminescent materials.

Application

• Electrolyte Additive/Precursor: Used in the formulation of advanced lithium-ion and solid-state electrolytes to enhance ionic conductivity and thermal stability.
• Catalysis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• Material Science: A key precursor for synthesizing lanthanum-containing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), perovskites, and other functional inorganic materials.
• Optical & Luminescent Materials: Employed in the development of phosphors and dopants for lighting, displays, and optical sensors.
• Ionic Liquids: Acts as a component in the creation of task-specific ionic liquids for separation and extraction processes.
• Polymer Modification: Used to modify polymer matrices to improve their electrochemical or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum(III) Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide
CAS No.	168106-26-1
Molecular Formula	C₄F₁₂LaN₂O₈S₄
Molecular Weight	791.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum Triflimide; Lanthanum(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonimide; Lanthanum Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide; Lanthanum TFSI; La(TFSI)₃; La(NTf₂)₃; Lanthanum(III) bis((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)amide; Lanthanum tris(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)methanide
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Quality Control

Our Lanthanum(III) Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous quality testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis, to ensure compliance with stringent industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere or in a controlled environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (La content)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm

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