Description

Molybdenum(V) Chloride is a high-purity inorganic compound primarily used as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its significance lies in its role as a source of molybdenum in high oxidation states, enabling the production of specialized alloys, thin films, and complex metal-organic frameworks. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD), semiconductor, and specialty chemical catalyst industries.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in petrochemical refining and fine chemical synthesis.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile molybdenum source for depositing molybdenum-containing thin films and coatings on substrates for electronic and optical applications.
• Inorganic Synthesis: Used in the preparation of other molybdenum halides, complexes, and cluster compounds for research and industrial applications.
• Alloy Production: Acts as an intermediate in the production of molybdenum metal and molybdenum-based alloys via reduction processes.
• Polymerization Catalyst Component: Employed in Ziegler-Natta type catalyst systems for olefin polymerization reactions.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized as a specialized reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories for exploratory synthesis and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum(V) Chloride
CAS No.	10241-05-1
Molecular Formula	MoCl5
Molecular Weight	273.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum Pentachloride; Molybdenum Chloride (MoCl5); Molybdenic Chloride; Pentachloromolybdenum; Molybdenum(5+) chloride; Molybdenum chloride (MoCl5)
EINECS	233-575-3

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum(V) Chloride is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality assurance protocols include verification of key chemical and physical parameters. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each batch is provided to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark greenish-black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MoCl5)	≥ 99.0%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Metallic Impurities	≤ 100 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in strong acids and organic solvents

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