Lutetium(III) acetate hydrate
ALDRICH/325783 - 99.9% trace metals basis
Synonym: Lutetium triacetate; Lutetium(3+) triacetate
CAS Number: 207500-05-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H9LuO6 · xH2O
Molecular Weight: 352.10 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number: 242-566-3
MDL Number: MFCD00150119
Linear Formula: (CH3CO2)3Lu · xH2O
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | 99.9% trace metals basis |
| form | powder or crystals |
| InChI | 1S/3C2H4O2.Lu.H2O/c3*1-2( |
| InChI key | ZMTOUBHBKDQYAB-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| reaction suitability | core: lutetium |
| reagent type: catalyst | |
| SMILES string | O.CC(=O)O[Lu](OC(C)=O)OC( |
| Application: | Lutetium(III)acetate hydrate can be used in Advanced Materials Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for lutetium-based compounds like lutetium fluoride (LuF3) for optical coatings and lutetium phosphate (LuPO4) for neutron detectors, leveraging its high metal purity (99.9%–Lu) Research and Development: Applied in sol-gel processes for synthesizing luminescent materials and as a dopant in laser crystals, phosphors, and functional ceramics. |
| General description: | Lutetium(III) acetate hydrate is a high-purity rare earthcompound primarily utilized as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis andindustrial catalysis. It typically appears as a white crystalline solid orpowder, exhibiting hygroscopic properties and high solubility in water andpolar solvents like dimethylformamide. The compound features a distortedoctahedral coordination geometry, with lutetium(III) ions bound to six oxygenatoms—three from acetate ligands and three from water molecules. |
| Packaging: | 1 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.9% trace metals basis |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |