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Tungsten(VI) chloride, 99%

Catalog No. AA1233706
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CAS: 13283-01-7 | Cl6W | 396.54 g/mol

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.

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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

Specifications

Boiling Point 346°C
Melting Point 275°C
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 5 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
Hazard Category H302-H314
Hazard Statement Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from combustible material. When using do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Precautionary Statement P260-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P363-P501c
DOTInformation DOT Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber 236-293-9
RTECSNumber YO7710000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

RUO – Research Use Only

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