Description

Triphenylcarbenium Hexachloroantimonate is a highly reactive and versatile cationic initiator and catalyst. This compound is valued for its exceptional ability to facilitate cationic polymerization and serve as a potent Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis. It is a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop advanced materials and complex molecules.

Application

• Cationic Polymerization Initiator: Key for polymerizing olefins, vinyl ethers, and other monomers sensitive to cationic mechanisms.
• Lewis Acid Catalyst: Facilitates Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation, Diels-Alder reactions, and other important organic transformations.
• Photoinitiator Systems: Used in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives where light-induced cationic curing is required.
• Electrophilic Reagent: Employed in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Research & Development: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial labs for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triphenylcarbenium Hexachloroantimonate
CAS No.	1586-91-0
Molecular Formula	C19H15Cl6Sb
Molecular Weight	601.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Triphenylcarbenium Hexachloroantimonate; Triphenylmethyl Hexachloroantimonate; Trityl Hexachloroantimonate; Trityl Antimony Hexachloride; Trityl Tetrachloroantimonate Dichloride; Trityl Chloride Antimony Pentachloride Adduct; (Triphenylmethyl)hexachloroantimonate; Trityl Salt of Hexachloroantimonic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Triphenylcarbenium Hexachloroantimonate is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for all commercial and research quantities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility Test	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetonitrile

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.