Antimony(V) chloride, 99.997% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Antimony(V) chloride is used as a catalyst and an analytical reagent for testing alkaloids and cesium. It is also used as a polymerization catalyst as well as involved in the chlorination of organic compounds. It acts as a Lewis acid and a strong oxidizing agent.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7647-18-9
• Molecular Formula: Cl5Sb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 299.02
• MDL Number: MFCD00011213
• InChI Key: VMPVEPPRYRXYNP-UHFFFAOYSA-I
• Synonym: antimony v chloride, antimony pentachloride, pentachloroantimony, antimony perchloride, antimony chloride sbcl5, antimonpentachlorid, antimoonpentachloride, perchlorure d'antimoine, pentachlorure d'antimoine, antimonpentachlorid german
• PubChem CID: 24294
• IUPAC Name: antimony pentachloride
• SMILES: Cl[Sb](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl

• Boiling Point: 79°C (22mmHg)
• Melting Point: 2.8°C
• Color: Red-Yellow
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 25 g
• Linear Formula: SbCl₅
• UN Number: UN1730
• Merck Index: 14,695
• Solubility Information: Miscible with chloroform,hydrochloric acid,tartaric acid,carbon disulfide and carbon tetrachloride.
• Formula Weight: 299.02
• Percent Purity: 99.997%
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.601
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 2.336 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Antimony(V) chloride

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