Antimony(V) chloride, 99.997% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 7647-18-9 | Cl5Sb | 299.02 g/mol

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.

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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

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ANTIMONY PENTACHLORIDE, LIQUID
EINECSNumber	231-601-8
RTECSNumber	CC5075000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only