Antimony(III) chloride, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Antimony(III) chloride is engaged to detect certain compounds, such as cholesterols. It is a complexing agent used in the colorimetric Carr-Price test for detecting carotenoids including vitamin A. It is employed as a mordant and a fabric flame retardant. It is used as a catalyst for chlorinationn and polymerization reactions. It is used to coat the steel to make bronze, used as a cutting material of antimony salt and as a preservative in medicine. It is used as an analytical reagent for chloral and aromatics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Antimony(III) chloride is engaged to detect certain compounds, such as cholesterols. It is a complexing agent used in the colorimetric Carr-Price test for detecting carotenoids including vitamin A. It is employed as a mordant and a fabric flame retardant. It is used as a catalyst for chlorinationn and polymerization reactions. It is used to coat the steel to make bronze, used as a cutting material of antimony salt and as a preservative in medicine. It is used as an analytical reagent for chloral and aromatics.

Solubility
Soluble in water, hydrochloric acid, alcohol, benzene, carbon disulfide, dioxane, chloroform, ether, acetone and carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in organic bases.

Notes
Moisture sensitive and hygroscopic in nature. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases. Decomposes in water.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10025-91-9
• Molecular Formula: Cl3Sb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 228.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00011212
• InChI Key: FAPDDOBMIUGHIN-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: antimony trichloride, trichlorostibine, antimony chloride, antimony iii chloride, stibine, trichloro, antimontrichlorid, antimonous chloride, butter of antimony, antimony butter, caustic antimony
• PubChem CID: 24814
• ChEBI: CHEBI:74856
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Sb+3]

• Boiling Point: 223.5°C
• Melting Point: 73.4°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1733
• Merck Index: 14,707
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,hydrochloric acid,alcohol,benzene,carbon disulfide,dioxane,chloroform,ether,acetone and carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in organic bases.
• IUPAC Name: trichlorostibane
• Formula Weight: 228.11
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Odor: Pungent
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 3.14
• Chemical Name or Material: Antimony (III) chloride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Antimony(III) chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Antimony trichloride

RUO – Research Use Only