Lanthanum(III) chloride hydrate

CAS Number: 20211-76-1

Molecular Formula: Cl3H2LaO

Generic HydrateLaCl3 · xH2O

About Lanthanum(III) chloride hydrate

Lanthanum(III) chloride hydrate (LaCl3 · xH2O), an inorganic salt of the rare-earth element Lanthanum. As the first element of the lanthanide series, it is universally valued for its stable †3 oxidation state and its strong Lewis acid character. Whether supplied as the moisture-sensitive Anhydrous powder (10099-58-8), ...

Lanthanum(III) chloride hydrate Specifications

CAS Number

20211-76-1

Molecular Formula

Cl3H2LaO

Molecular Weight

263.280

IUPAC Name

lanthanum(3+);trichloride;hydrate

InChI Key

NUXZAAJDCYMILL-UHFFFAOYSA-K

InChI

1S/3ClH.La.H2O/h3*1H;;1H2/q;;;+3;/p-3

PubChem CID

20142034

EINECS Number

233-237-5

MDL Number

MFCD00149756

HSN No

2846.90.90 or 2846.90.20

CAS Number

20211-76-1

Molecular Formula

Cl3H2LaO

Molecular Weight

263.280

IUPAC Name

lanthanum(3+);trichloride;hydrate

InChI Key

NUXZAAJDCYMILL-UHFFFAOYSA-K

InChI

1S/3ClH.La.H2O/h3*1H;;1H2/q;;;+3;/p-3

PubChem CID

20142034

EINECS Number

233-237-5

MDL Number

MFCD00149756

HSN No

2846.90.90 or 2846.90.20

Molecular Weight

263.280

PSA

9.230

LogP

2.00420

Melting Point

92-93ºC

GHS Symbol

GHS07

Safety Statements Code

S24/25

Risk Statements Code

R36/37/38

Hazard Declaration Code

H315; H319; H335

Precautionary Statement Code

P261; P305 + P351 + P338

Petroleum Refining (FCC Catalysis)

Essential additives in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (ECC) catalysts. La³⁺ ion improves catalyst stability and selectivity, boosting the conversion of crude oil fractions into valuable fuels

Advanced Materials & Optics

Precursor for specialized glass (improving refractive index and light transmission), in the production of LED phosphors, and as an essential component in high-intensity carbon arc lamps

Water Treatment

LaCl₃ is highly effective as a phosphate binder in municipal and industrial wastewater. Highly insoluble lanthanum phosphate (LaPO₄), making it an environmentally friendly solution for mitigating eutrophication

Chemical Synthesis

Selective mild Lewis acid catalysts in various organic synthesis pathways, particularly in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates