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Lanthanum(III) chloride

AnhydroBeads, −10 mesh, ≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Lanthanum trichloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
LaCl3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
245.26
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
assay:
≥99.99% trace metals basis
grade:
synthesis grade

grade

synthesis grade

Quality Level

product line

AnhydroBeads

assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

reaction suitability

core: lanthanum
reagent type: catalyst

impurities

≤100.0 ppm Trace Rare Earth Analysis

particle size

−10 mesh

bp

1812 °C (lit.)

mp

860 °C (lit.)

density

3.84 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cl[La](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/3ClH.La/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3

InChI key

ICAKDTKJOYSXGC-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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General description

Lanthanum(III) chloride is an inorganic halide that exhibits good ionic conductivity and unique optical properties. It is widely used to prepare lanthanum nanomaterials and as a catalyst in organic synthesis.

Application

Lanthanum(III) chloride can be used:
  • As a precursor to synthesize carbon fiber/carbon nanotube hybrids.
  • As a catalyst along with chloroacetic acid, for the rapid synthesis ofxanthene derivatives.

Legal Information

AnhydroBeads is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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