Lanthanum chloride

Description

Lanthanum chloride · CAS 10099-58-8 · Cl3La. UNII 04M8624OXV. Boiling Point: 1000 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Density: 3.84 @25 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	10099-58-8
PubChem CID	64735
Molecular formula	Cl3La
IUPAC name	trichlorolanthanum
UNII (FDA)	04M8624OXV

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	245.26
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	0
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	243.812921
Monoisotopic Mass	243.812921
Topological Polar Surface Area	0
Heavy Atom Count	4
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	8

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	1000 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Density	3.84 @25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Lanthanum chloride appears as white crystalline solid. Gives an amber aqueous solution that can cause destruction or irreversible alterations in human skin tissue at the site of contact. Has a severe corrosion rate on steel.
• CBI; Wet Solid; Liquid
• White crystalline solid. [CAMEO] (Heptahydrate) Hygroscopic; Soluble in water; [Hawley]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Astringent

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H290 (33.6%), H315 (17.1%), H317 (82.9%), H318 (82.9%), H319 (17.1%), H335 (17.1%), H411 (82.9%)

Documented Uses

• Used to prepare lanthanum; [Hawley]
• Solids separation (precipitating) agent, not otherwise specified
• Information on 7 consumer products that contain Lanthanum Chloride in the following categories is provided:
• 2023: 10,000,000 - <25,000,000 lb
• 2022: 10,000,000 - <25,000,000 lb
• 2021: 10,000,000 - <25,000,000 lb

Synonyms

Lanthanum trichloride; Lanthanum chloride (LaCl3); Lanthanum chloride (La2Cl6); DTXSID2051502; 04M8624OXV; RefChem:798465; DTXCID3030050; DTXSID001349481; 233-237-5; 10099-58-8; Lanthanum chloride; trichlorolanthanum; LaCl3; Lanthanum( cento) chloride; Lanthanum(III) chloride anhydrous; Lanthanum(III) chloride, anhydrous

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Lanthanum chloride?

CAS 10099-58-8; molecular formula Cl3La; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Lanthanum chloride known by?

Lanthanum trichloride, Lanthanum chloride (LaCl3), Lanthanum chloride (La2Cl6), DTXSID2051502, 04M8624OXV, RefChem:798465.

What is the regulatory status of Lanthanum chloride?

Documented regulatory listings: CIR / INCI: Astringent.

Is Lanthanum chloride classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H290, H315, H317, H318, H319.

What are the key physical properties of Lanthanum chloride?

Boiling Point: 1000 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Density: 3.84 @25 °C.

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