Description

Gadolinium (III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a high-purity lanthanide salt of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, a powerful superacid. This compound is valued as a highly efficient and versatile Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, offering advantages in reactivity and selectivity. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and chemical manufacturers specializing in advanced organic transformations, including Friedel-Crafts acylations, Diels-Alder reactions, and the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Application

• Lewis Acid Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst in a wide range of organic reactions, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation, aldol condensations, and Diels-Alder cycloadditions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where high catalytic activity and mild conditions are required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of specialty chemicals, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as an initiator or co-catalyst in specific polymerization processes for producing specialized polymers.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A key reagent in methodological development and exploratory chemistry within R&D laboratories.
• Esterification and Transesterification: Catalyzes the formation and rearrangement of ester bonds under mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium (III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	52093-29-5
Molecular Formula	C3F9GdO9S3
Molecular Weight	618.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Gadolinium Triflate; Gadolinium Trifluoromethanesulfonate; Gadolinium(III) Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid Gadolinium(III) Salt; Gadolinium Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Gd(OTf)3; Gadolinium(III) Tris(trifluoromethanesulfonate); Gadolinium Trifluoromethanesulphonate
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium (III) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with high-purity standards for research and industrial use. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 (Gd(OTf)3)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Rare Earth Impurities	≤ 0.1 % total

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