Application
Dysprosium(III) trifluoromethanesulfonate serves a vital role as a versatile water-tolerant Lewis acid, primarily employed to facilitate a range of chemical reactions. Its effectiveness is particularly notable in the Aldol reactions involving silyl enol ethers and aldehydes. Additionally, it acts as a powerful catalyst in electrophilic substitution reactions involving indoles and imines. This compound is also instrumental in a variety of other reactions, including the Aza-Piancatelli rearrangement, Friedel-Crafts alkylation, and ring-opening polymerization. Its utility extends to applications in microwave-assisted Kabachnik-Fields condensation, cycloaddition, Fries rearrangement, and enantioselective glyoxalate-ene reactions, showcasing its adaptability in advancing chemical synthesis processes.