Tungsten(VI) chloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is a precursor for many tungsten compounds. It is used in tungsten plating, purification of tungsten, and olefin polymerization. It is also used as petroleum catalyst, and in intelligent glass. It can be used for deoxygenation of epoxides and as a reagent in organic synthesis.

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: 13283-01-7
• Molecular Formula: Cl6W
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 396.54
• MDL Number: MFCD00011463
• InChI Key: KPGXUAIFQMJJFB-UHFFFAOYSA-H
• Synonym: tungsten vi chloride, tungsten hexachloride, wolfram hexachloride, wcl6, tungsten chloride wcl6 , oc-6-11, tungsten chloride, oc-6-11, tungsten chloride 8ci, tungsten 6+ hexachloride, wolframhexachlorid, hexachloridotungsten
• PubChem CID: 83301
• ChEBI: CHEBI:37771
• IUPAC Name: hexachlorotungsten
• SMILES: Cl[W](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl

• Boiling Point: 346°C
• Melting Point: 275°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 10 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in carbon disulfide,carbon tetrachloride and phosphorus oxychloride.
• Formula Weight: 396.57
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 3.52
• Chemical Name or Material: Tungsten(VI) Chloride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Tungsten(VI) chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• EUH029-Contact with water liberates toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• 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/.
• P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tungsten(VI) chloride

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