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CAS 10035-01-5 — Ytterbium(III) chloride hexahydrate

Ytterbium(III) chloride hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt containing ytterbium in the +3 oxidation state, widely used in organic synthesis as a Lewis acid catalyst, in near-infrared spectroscopy, and as a dopant in fiber amplifiers and lasers. It is also employed in chemical research for its unique coordination chemistry and as a precursor in materials science. This compound has a CAS number of 10035-01-5, with the molecular formula YbCl₃·6H₂O and a molecular weight of 387.49 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions but requires careful handling due to its hazardous nature, as indicated by the "Danger" signal word. Molekula supplies Ytterbium(III) chloride hexahydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.