Hyperpolarization by dissolution dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) enhances Y-89 spin magnetization by 3 to 4 orders of magnitude and provides a way to monitor yttrium-ligand complexation "on the fly" by means of Y-89 NMR. In this communication, we show an example of free yttrium Y3+ being complexed with 1,4,7,10-tetrakis(acetamido)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane (DOTAM) to form Y(DOTAM)(H2O) as a model for gadolinium in contrast agents.