Description

Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonimide is a high-purity lanthanide salt of the bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion, a compound of significant interest in advanced material science and catalysis. Its value lies in its role as a highly effective and versatile Lewis acid catalyst, particularly useful in reactions requiring moisture-sensitive conditions. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries, where it facilitates key organic transformations and serves as a precursor for novel ionic liquids and electrolytes.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: Employed as a powerful and selective catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylations, Diels-Alder reactions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled cationic polymerization of olefins and other monomers to produce polymers with specific architectural features.
• Electrolyte Additive: Serves as a key component or precursor in the formulation of advanced electrolytes for lithium-ion and other high-performance batteries.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of novel, task-specific ionic liquids with unique solvation properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates various synthetic steps, including esterifications, rearrangements, and the activation of specific functional groups under mild conditions.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of luminescent materials, magnetic compounds, and other functional materials leveraging ytterbium's unique electronic properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonimide
CAS No.	175438-43-4
Molecular Formula	C₂F₆NO₄S₂Yb
Molecular Weight	576.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium Triflimide; Ytterbium(III) Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide; Ytterbium Trifluoromethanesulfonimide Salt; Yb(NTf₂)₃; Yb(OTf)₃ related complex; Ytterbium tris(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)methanimide; Lanthanide triflimide salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonimide is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistent high purity and performance. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥99.0% (Metals basis), with trace metal impurities controlled to ppm levels. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and 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 and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent oxidation and hydrolysis. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ytterbium content)	≥ 30.0 %
Purity (Metals basis)	≥ 99.0 %
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 1000 ppm total
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 100 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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