Lanthanum(III) chloride heptahydrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lanthanum chloride solutions are used in various water treatment applications. Lanthanum chloride is also used in biochemical research. Doped with cerium, it is applied as a scintillator material. In organic synthesis, lanthanum trichloride functions as a mild lewis acid. This compound is used in gamma detectors.

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Applications
Lanthanum chloride solutions are used in various water treatment applications. Lanthanum chloride is also used in biochemical research. Doped with cerium, it is applied as a scintillator material. In organic synthesis, lanthanum trichloride functions as a mild lewis acid. This compound is used in gamma detectors.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong reducing agents and active metals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 91°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Merck Index: 14,5363
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol and water.
• Formula Weight: 371.37 (245.27 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Lanthanum(III) chloride heptahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H290-H317-H318
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P234-P261-P272-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P333+P313-P363-P390-P501c
EINECSNumber	233-237-5
RTECSNumber	OE4470000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only