Description

Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity, moisture-sensitive lanthanide salt used as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its exceptional catalytic efficiency and selectivity in facilitating key chemical transformations under mild conditions. It is an essential reagent for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: A key catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylations, aldol reactions, and Diels-Alder cycloadditions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex drug molecules and fine chemicals requiring high regio- and stereoselectivity.
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed in the ring-opening polymerization of lactones and other monomers for specialty polymers.
• Organic Methodology Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic pathways.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Facilitates enantioselective reactions when used with chiral ligands.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing ytterbium-doped compounds for optical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	314041-23-1
Molecular Formula	C3F9O9S3Yb
Molecular Weight	620.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium Triflate; Ytterbium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Ytterbium(III) Triflate; Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonato)ytterbium; Yb(OTf)3; Ytterbium tris(triflate); Ytterbium(3+) trifluoromethanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ytterbium content)	≥ 99.0% (Typical 99.5%)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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