Silicon(IV) chloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Silicon(IV) chloride is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of polysilicon. It is also used in the semiconductors industry, photovoltaic cells and in the production of optical fibers. Its derivatives like trichlorosilane and silane are used in the Siemens process.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10026-04-7
• Molecular Formula: Cl4Si
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 169.89
• MDL Number: MFCD00011229
• InChI Key: FDNAPBUWERUEDA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: silicon tetrachloride, silicon chloride, perchlorosilane, silane, tetrachloro, silicon iv chloride, tetrachlorosilicon, chlorid kremicity, silicio tetracloruro di, siliciumtetrachlorid, silicon chloride sicl4
• PubChem CID: 24816
• IUPAC Name: tetrachlorosilane
• SMILES: Cl[Si](Cl)(Cl)Cl

• Boiling Point: 57.6°C
• Melting Point: °C to 70°C
• Color: Colorless
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 10 mL
• Assay Percent Range: 99% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Miscible with benzene,toluene,chloroform,petroleum ether,carbon tetrachloride,ether and hydrochloric acid.
• Formula Weight: 169.9
• Odor: Acrid
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Appearance: Colourless liquid
• Density: 1.483
• Chemical Name or Material: Silicon(IV) chloride

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