10361-91-8 | YTTERBIUM CHLORIDE

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Description

• Catalog Number: AB80392
• Chemical Name: YTTERBIUM CHLORIDE
• CAS Number: 10361-91-8
• Molecular Formula: Cl3Yb
• Molecular Weight: 279.413
• MDL Number: MFCD00149885
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Yb+3]

Upstream Synthesis Route

Ytterbium chloride (YbCl3) plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile reagent. It is commonly utilized as a catalyst in organic transformations due to its unique ability to activate various chemical bonds and facilitate complex reactions. YbCl3 is particularly valued in synthetic chemistry for its Lewis acidic properties, which enable it to engage in a wide range of catalytic processes such as reductive transformations, carbon-carbon bond formations, and asymmetric synthesis. Additionally, YbCl3 can serve as a key mediator in promoting the efficient conversion of starting materials into valuable products with high selectivity and yield. Its application in chemical synthesis underscores its significance in advancing new methodologies and enhancing the efficiency of diverse synthetic routes.