Molybdenum(III) chloride, 99.5% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 13478-18-7 | Cl3Mo | 202.3 g/mol

Molybdenum(III) chloride reacts with tetrahydrothiophene to form complexes, which catalyze the polymerization and cyclotrimerization of alkynes.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13478-18-7
• Molecular Formula: Cl3Mo
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 202.3
• MDL Number: MFCD00014214
• InChI Key: ZSSVQAGPXAAOPV-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: molybdenum trichloride, molybdenum iii chloride, molybdenum chloride mocl3, mocl3, trichloridomolybdenum, acmc-1bwlx, molybdenum 3+ chloride
• PubChem CID: 83515
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30626
• IUPAC Name: trichloromolybdenum
• SMILES: Cl[Mo](Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: (decomposition)
• Color: Red
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 2 g
• UN Number: UN3260
• Solubility Information: Soluble in nitric acid and sulfuric acid. Insoluble in water and dilute hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether.
• Formula Weight: 202.32
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Odor: Acidic
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Molybdenum(III) chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious 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: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	236-775-9
RTECSNumber	QA4681400
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only