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

• Boiling Point: 223.5°C
• Melting Point: 73.4°C
• Quantity: 2500 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: antimony(3+) (2E,4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aS)-2-[amino(hydroxy)methylidene]-7-chloro-4-(dimethylamino)-6,10,11,12a-tetrahydroxy-6-methyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,5a,6,12,12a-decahydrotetracene-1,3,12-trione trichloride
• 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

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ANTIMONY TRICHLORIDE, SOLID
EINECSNumber	233-047-2
RTECSNumber	CC4900000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only