Ytterbium(III) chloride (YbCl3) is an inorganic chemical compound. It reacts with NiCl2 to form a very effective catalyst for the reductive dehalogenation of aryl halides. It is poisonous if injected, and mildly toxic by ingestion. 

Specifications

Chemical Name or Material : Ytterbium(III) chloride, ultra dry

Melting Point : 854°C

Color : White

Physical Form : Beads

Assay Percent Range : 99.99% (REO)

Solubility Information : Slightly soluble in water.

Formula Weight : 279.4

Odor : Odorless

Sensitivity : Hygroscopic

Applications

Used as laboratory reagent, optical glasses, structural ceramics, catalysts, electrical components and photo-optical material. Applied with NiCl2 to form a very effective catalyst for the reductive dehalogenation of aryl halides. Ytterbium(III) chloride is a powerful catalyst for the formation of acetals using trimethyl orthoformate and also used to track digestion in animals.