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Ytterbium(III) chloride hexahydrate is a small lanthanide series compound that acts as a Yb3+ donor as well as a biological catalyst due to its small relative size. Ytterbium(III) chloride hexahydrate has research implications as an NMR shift reagent and has been used to study the pathways of various compounds in vivo. It is also an effective Lewis acid due to the single unpaired f-electron and small size and acts as a catalyst for aldol and Pictet-Spengler reactions. Ytterbium(III) Chloride Hexahydrate, denoted as YbCl3·6H2O, serves as a white crystalline compound extensively utilized in scientific research, particularly in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry. Being hygroscopic, this compound has the ability to absorb moisture from the surrounding air and exhibits solubility in water and alcohol. Its utility extends to diverse laboratory experiments, making it a valuable and versatile compound. Its applications in scientific research are manifold, including its use in the synthesis of various other compounds like ytterbium(III) oxide, ytterbium(III) sulfate, and ytterbium(III) nitrate.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Ytterbium(III) chloride hexahydrate, 10 g | sc-237423 | 10 g | $74.00 |