Description

Europium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity rare earth salt of europium with the trifluoromethanesulfonate anion. This compound is a versatile and highly efficient Lewis acid catalyst, prized for its stability and reactivity in specialized organic transformations. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and organic electronics who require precise and reliable catalytic performance.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: A key catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylations, aldol reactions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, offering advantages in selectivity and mild reaction conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex drug molecules and fine chemicals where high catalytic efficiency and purity are critical.
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed in the controlled polymerization of specific monomers to create specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Luminescent Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing europium-doped phosphors and complexes used in display technologies and bio-imaging probes.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems and electrochemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	52093-25-1
Molecular Formula	C3EuF9O9S3 or Eu(CF3SO3)3
Molecular Weight	620.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Europium Triflate; Europium(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Europium Trifluoromethanesulphonate; Europium(III) Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Europium(III) Salt; Europium Trifluoromethylsulfonate; Eu(OTf)3; Europium Trifluorosulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Europium Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Production adheres to in-house specifications designed for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance processes.

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 in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Eu(OTf)3)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (Eu basis)	≥ 99.9% (REO)
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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