Scandium triflate

Scandium triflate (CAS 144026-79-9), also known as scandium trifluoromethanesulfonate, is a rare earth metal salt used as a Lewis acid catalyst.

Where is Scandium triflate used?

• Pharmaceutical synthesis: catalyzes Friedel-Crafts alkylations, Diels-Alder cycloadditions and Mannich reactions
• Polymer manufacturing: initiates ring-opening polymerizations and controlled cationic processes
• Textile and paper processing: catalyst for esterification and crosslinking treatments
• Flame retardants: catalyst in synthesis of phosphorus- or halogen-based compounds
• It activates organic reactions under mild conditions and retains activity in aqueous media.

Good to know: Unlike many metal catalysts, it retains activity in aqueous media, reducing solvent costs and waste. High-purity grades (95% to 99%+) suit pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.

Commercial specifications

• Purity grades typically 95% to 99%+
• Research quantities to multi-kilogram commercial lots