CAS 18779-08-3: Lutetium acetate

Lutetium(III) acetate hydrate (99.9%-Lu) (REO)

Lutetium acetate hydrate is a chemical compound that is synthesized by mixing lutetium oxide and acetic acid. It has optical properties similar to those of selenium compounds, which are used in the manufacture of optical devices, such as lenses and mirrors. Lutetium acetate hydrate has been shown to be activated by ultraviolet radiation, with a maximum emission at about 350 nm. The frequency shift of the fluorescence lifetime can be modulated by changes in pH or temperature. This compound also exhibits photochemical properties and is useful for imaging techniques such as optical microscopy or fluorescence microscopy. Lutetium acetate hydrate is soluble in organic solvents such as aliphatic hydrocarbons, making it an ideal candidate for photophysical experiments and transport measurements.