Description

Ytterbium(III) Triflate Hydrate, 99.90% is a high-purity lanthanide triflate salt, serving as a highly efficient and water-tolerant Lewis acid catalyst. This compound is valued for its exceptional catalytic activity and selectivity in a wide range of organic transformations, particularly under mild conditions. It is a critical reagent for research and development in advanced organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and materials science, where precise control over reaction pathways is paramount.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: A powerful catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylations, acylations, and various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in aldol condensations, Diels-Alder reactions, and the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the stereoselective synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key chiral intermediates.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Facilitates ring-opening polymerization (ROP) and other polymerization processes for specialty polymers.
• Materials Science: A precursor for the development of luminescent materials, dopants for optical fibers, and advanced ceramics.
• Green Chemistry: Enables reactions in aqueous or solvent-minimized systems due to its stability and activity in the presence of water.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Triflate Hydrate
CAS No.	252976-51-5
Molecular Formula	C3F9O9SYb • xH2O
Molecular Weight	630.13 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ytterbium Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate; Ytterbium Triflate Hydrate; Yb(OTf)3•xH2O; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Ytterbium(III) Salt Hydrate; Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Ytterbium Triflate; Ytterbium(III) Triflate
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Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(III) Triflate Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the specified 99.90% purity standard and is free from critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your quality assurance requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ytterbium(III) Triflate)	≥ 99.90 %
Water Content (KF)	Reported on COA
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	≤ 100 ppm total

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