Description

Chlorodiphenylmethylium Hexachloroantimonate is a highly reactive and versatile organometallic salt, primarily utilized as a potent Lewis acid catalyst. Its value lies in its exceptional ability to facilitate challenging Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, as well as other cationic polymerization processes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and advanced polymer synthesis sectors who require a powerful and selective catalyst for complex organic transformations.

Application

• Friedel-Crafts Catalyst: A key reagent for alkylation and acylation reactions in aromatic systems, enabling the synthesis of complex organic intermediates.
• Cationic Polymerization Initiator: Used to initiate the polymerization of olefins, vinyl ethers, and other monomers to produce specialized polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing carbon-carbon bonds and synthesizing novel chemical entities.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Facilitates the production of key building blocks for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific cationic pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst in the production of certain triarylmethane dyes and other complex colorants.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of advanced polymeric materials with specific electronic or structural properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorodiphenylmethylium Hexachloroantimonate
CAS No.	12110-39-3
Molecular Formula	C13H10Cl•SbCl6- or [C6H5)2CCl]SbCl6
Molecular Weight	Approx. 581.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylchloromethylium Hexachloroantimonate; Trityl Chloride Antimony Hexachloride; Chlorotriphenylmethylium Hexachloroantimonate; Triphenylmethyl Chloride Antimony Pentachloride Adduct; [Chloro(diphenyl)methyl]λ³-benzene; Hexachloroantimonate(1-); Trityl Hexachloroantimonate; Ph3C+ SbCl6-
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Quality Control

Our Chlorodiphenylmethylium Hexachloroantimonate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant impurities is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

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

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