Description

Molybdenum(III) Bromide is an inorganic compound with the CAS number 13446-57-6, serving as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and chemical research. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of molybdenum in the +3 oxidation state, which is critical for developing specialized catalysts and electronic materials. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in sectors such as catalysis, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and inorganic synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for organic transformations and petrochemical processes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a key molybdenum source for depositing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
• Inorganic Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for preparing other molybdenum complexes and bromide compounds.
• Materials Research: Employed in the development of novel inorganic materials and coordination polymers with specific magnetic or optical properties.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a specialized reagent in academic and industrial research for exploring molybdenum chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum(III) Bromide
CAS No.	13446-57-6
Molecular Formula	MoBr3
Molecular Weight	335.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum Tribromide; Molybdenum Bromide (MoBr3); Tribromomolybdenum; Molybdenum(3+) tribromide; Molybdenum bromide (MoBr3)
EINECS	236-617-0

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum(III) Bromide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MoBr3)	≥ 98.0 %
Mo Content	28.0 - 29.0 %
Br Content	70.0 - 72.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

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