Description

Cerium(III) Triflimide is a highly versatile and powerful Lewis acid catalyst, prized for its exceptional efficiency and selectivity in organic synthesis. Its unique properties make it a superior alternative to traditional lanthanide catalysts, enabling cleaner reactions and higher yields. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to optimize complex catalytic processes.

Application

Cerium(III) Triflimide serves as a critical catalyst and reagent across various high-value chemical processes. Its primary applications include:

• Friedel-Crafts Alkylation and Acylation: A highly efficient catalyst for constructing carbon-carbon bonds in aromatic systems.
• Esterification and Transesterification: Facilitates the synthesis and modification of esters under mild conditions.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Used in the selective protection and deprotection of functional groups, crucial for multi-step synthetic routes in pharmaceutical development.
• Ring-Opening Polymerization (ROP): Catalyzes the polymerization of cyclic esters for producing biodegradable polymers and advanced materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in chiral inductions for the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium(III) Triflimide
CAS No.	1046099-39-1
Molecular Formula	C6CeF18N6O12S6
Molecular Weight	1383.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium tris(trifluoromethanesulfonimide); Cerium(III) triflimidate; Cerium tris(Nonafluorobutanesulfonimide) (common trade name context); Cerium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide; Ce(NTf2)3; Ce(OTf)3 analog (triflimide variant); Cerium Triflamide Salt; Lanthanide Triflimide Catalyst
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Quality Control

Our Cerium(III) Triflimide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration, impurity profiling, and confirmation of identity, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for catalytic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ce content)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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