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Lanthanum trifluoromethanesulfonate, anhydrous, 99%
Description
Lanthanum trifluoromethanesulfonate is used in the Aldol reaction of silyl enol ethers with aldehydes. It is an effective catalyst for the Baylis-Hillman reaction. It also catalyzes Michael additions to methyl vinyl ketone in water.
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Lanthanum trifluoromethanesulfonate is used in the Aldol reaction of silyl enol ethers with aldehydes. It is an effective catalyst for the Baylis-Hillman reaction. It also catalyzes Michael additions to methyl vinyl ketone in water.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Keep the container tightly sealed. Store in a cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with bases. It is hygroscopic in nature. Store under dry inert gas.

Specifications
Specifications
Linear Formula | (CF3SO3)3La |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3261 |
Beilstein | 9009103 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 586.1 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | Lanthanum trifluoromethanesulfonate, anhydrous |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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