CAS Registry Number

CAS 54761-04-5 — Ytterbium (III) triflate

Ytterbium (III) triflate is a coordination compound of ytterbium with triflic acid, widely used as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in Friedel-Crafts reactions, cyclizations, and polymerization processes. It is a soluble, hygroscopic solid that enhances reaction efficiency under mild conditions. This chemical has a CAS number of 54761-04-5, with the molecular formula (CF3SO3)3Yb and a molecular weight of 620.26 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions but requires careful handling due to its hygroscopic nature. The signal word is Warning, indicating moderate hazard. Molekula supplies Ytterbium (III) triflate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.