Description

Lanthanum Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity lanthanide salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, widely recognized for its strong Lewis acidity and stability. This compound is a versatile and powerful catalyst, particularly valuable for organic synthesis reactions requiring high efficiency and selectivity under mild conditions. It is essential for research and production in advanced pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemical synthesis, and specialized material science applications.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalyst: Employed as a highly efficient catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation, aldol condensations, and Diels-Alder reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Facilitates key transformations such as esterifications, acetals formation, and protection/deprotection of functional groups.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules where its water tolerance and reusability offer process advantages.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a co-catalyst or initiator in the polymerization of specific monomers for specialty polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Critical for manufacturing fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the preparation of advanced inorganic-organic hybrid materials and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	52093-26-2
Molecular Formula	C3F9LaO9S3 or La(CF3SO3)3
Molecular Weight	586.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Lanthanum Triflate; Lanthanum(III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Lanthanum(III) Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Lanthanum Salt; Lanthanum Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate); La(OTf)3; La(CF3SO3)3
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Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation upon exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (La Content)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.