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Lanthanum(III) chloride
Introduction
Lanthanum chloride (LaCl3) is a chemical compound. It is used as a mild Lewis acid to perform chemical reactions that usually require acidic conditions, such as converting aldehydes to acetals, under nearly neutral conditions.
The lanthanide ions are 9 coordinate in the trichloride.
The compound has been identified as a catalyst for the high pressure oxidative chlorination of methane to chloromethane with hydrochloric acid and oxygen [1]. Interestingly in this process the +3 oxidation state of lanthanum remains unchanged.
Uses
Uses
Lanthanum chloride can be used to remove phosphates in swimming pools, which helps prevent algae growth.
External links
External links
References
References
- ↑ Methyl Chloride Production from Methane over Lanthanum-Based CatalystsSimon G. Podkolzin, Eric E. Stangland, Mark E. Jones, Elvira Peringer, and Johannes A. Lercher J. Am. Chem. Soc.; 2007; 129(9) pp 2569 – 2576; (Article) doi:10.1021/ja066913w