Lanthanum chloride

Lanthanum chloride (CAS 10099-58-8) is an inorganic rare earth salt used in industrial water treatment and pharmaceutical research applications. It functions primarily as a phosphate-binding and flocculating agent. This chemical enables the efficient removal of dissolved contaminants from aqueous systems. In municipal and industrial water treatment, it precipitates soluble phosphates from wastewater effluent, reducing eutrophication risk.

Formulators developing antimicrobial or preservation systems incorporate it as a biocidal active against microbial growth. It is highly effective in process water and various specialty formulations for industrial use. In pharmaceutical and biochemical research, it serves as a calcium channel blocker surrogate in laboratory assays. This application supports drug discovery workflows and advanced medical research projects.

Catalyst manufacturers also use this compound as a precursor or promoter in rare earth catalyst systems. These systems are essential for modern refining and complex chemical synthesis processes across the globe. The product is supplied as a white crystalline powder or as an anhydrous solid. The heptahydrate form is commonly available for solution-based applications requiring high solubility and consistent performance.

Standard commercial grades include technical grade and high-purity reagent grade. Purity levels typically range from 99% to 99.99% depending on the specific end-use requirements of the manufacturer. Packaging is available in laboratory quantities through to bulk industrial volumes for large-scale operations. We ensure all shipments meet rigorous safety and quality standards for global distribution.