Description

Europium Benzoate is a specialized organometallic compound of the rare earth element europium. This material is valued for its unique luminescent and catalytic properties, making it a critical component in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of phosphors, optical materials, and specialty catalysts.

Application

• Phosphor Manufacturing: A key precursor for red-emitting phosphors used in display technologies (LEDs, plasma displays) and fluorescent lamps.
• Optical Material Synthesis: Used in the production of doped glasses, crystals, and polymers for lasers, amplifiers, and optical sensors.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed as a fluorescent label or probe in time-resolved fluorescence immunoassays (TRFIA) and other diagnostic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying the chemistry and photophysics of lanthanide complexes.
• Specialty Additives: Incorporated into coatings and composites to impart specific optical or electronic functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Benzoate
CAS No.	40712-26-3
Molecular Formula	C21H15EuO6 (commonly represented as Eu(C6H5COO)3)
Molecular Weight	538.29 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Europium(III) Benzoate; Benzoic Acid, Europium(3+) Salt; Europium Tribenzoate; Tris(benzoato)europium; Eu(Bz)3; Europium Benzenecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Europium Benzoate is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including purity assay, rare earth content verification, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Eu Content)	≥ 99.0% (REO basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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