Description

Yttrium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate is a high-purity, moisture-sensitive lanthanide salt widely used as a powerful and versatile Lewis acid catalyst. This compound is valued for its high stability, water tolerance, and efficiency in promoting a range of organic transformations under mild conditions. It is an essential reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable and selective catalytic performance.

Application

Yttrium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate serves as a critical catalyst and reagent in sophisticated chemical synthesis. Its primary applications include:

• Friedel-Crafts Acylation and Alkylation: A highly effective and reusable catalyst for constructing C-C bonds in aromatic systems.
• Organic Synthesis and Cross-Coupling Reactions: Facilitates key transformations such as aldol condensations, Michael additions, and ring-opening polymerizations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its selectivity and mild reaction conditions.
• Polymer and Materials Science: Acts as a catalyst for the production of specialized polymers, including polyesters and polycarbonates.
• Asymmetric Synthesis and Chiral Catalysis: Employed in conjunction with chiral ligands for enantioselective synthesis.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A staple reagent in laboratories for developing new synthetic methodologies and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Yttrium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate
CAS No.	34629-25-9
Molecular Formula	Y(CF3SO3)3 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	570.07 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Yttrium Triflate Hydrate; Yttrium(III) Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Yttrium(III) Salt Hydrate; Yttrium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Y(OTf)3; Yttrium(3+) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Yttrium Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate)
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Quality Control

Our Yttrium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and reproducible results in research and production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Yttrium content)	≥ 99.0% (anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in water, acetonitrile, DMF

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