Lanthanum(III) chloride

• CAS: 10099-58-8
• Catalog Number: ACM10099588
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 245.26
• Molecular Formula: LaCl3
• Synonyms: Lanthanum chloride anhydrous
• IUPAC Name: Trichlorolanthanum
• Canonical SMILES: Cl[La](Cl)Cl
• InChI: InChI=1S/3ClH.La/h3*1H;/q;+3/p-3
• InChI Key: ICAKDTKJOYSXGC-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Boiling Point: 1812 °C
• Melting Point: 860 °C
• Flash Point: 1000 °C
• Density: 3.84 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• Appearance: White to almost white beads
• Application: When heated in the presence of water vapor, lanthanum oxochloride is formed:; ; LaCl3 + H₂O→LaOCl + 2HCl; ; Heating with glass at elevated temperatures also forms oxochloride:; ; LaCl3 + SiO2→2LaOCl + SiCl4; ; Lanthanum chloride reacts with hydrogen sulfide when heated at 1100°C, forming lanthanum sulfide:; ; 2LaCl3 + 3H2S→La2S3 + 3H2S; ; Reactions with ammonia and phosphine at elevated temperatures yield lanthanum nitride and phosphide, respectively:; ; LaCl3 + PH3→LaP + 3HCl; ; Lanthanum chloride is reduced to lanthanum metal when heated with an alkali or alkaline earth metal at temperatures above 1000°C:; ; LaCl3 + 3Li→La + 3LiCl
• Storage: Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
• Complexity: 8
• Exact Mass: 243.812921
• Heavy Atom Count: 4
• Monoisotopic Mass: 243.812921
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 0 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Lanthanum(III) chloride?

The molecular formula of Lanthanum(III) chloride is LaCl3.

What is the molecular weight of Lanthanum(III) chloride?

The molecular weight of Lanthanum(III) chloride is 245.26 g/mol.

What is the IUPAC name of Lanthanum(III) chloride?

The IUPAC name of Lanthanum(III) chloride is trichlorolanthanum.

What is the InChIKey of Lanthanum(III) chloride?

The InChIKey of Lanthanum(III) chloride is ICAKDTKJOYSXGC-UHFFFAOYSA-K.

Is Lanthanum(III) chloride a hydrogen bond donor?

No, Lanthanum(III) chloride is not a hydrogen bond donor.

Is Lanthanum(III) chloride a hydrogen bond acceptor?

No, Lanthanum(III) chloride is not a hydrogen bond acceptor.

What is the exact mass of Lanthanum(III) chloride?

The exact mass of Lanthanum(III) chloride is 243.812921 g/mol.

What is the topological polar surface area of Lanthanum(III) chloride?

The topological polar surface area of Lanthanum(III) chloride is 0Ų.

How many heavy atoms are present in Lanthanum(III) chloride?

There are 4 heavy atoms present in Lanthanum(III) chloride.

Does Lanthanum(III) chloride have any defined atom stereocenters?

No, Lanthanum(III) chloride does not have any defined atom stereocenters.