Description

Molybdenum (III) Chloride is an inorganic compound that serves as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and chemical processes. Its value lies in its role as a source of molybdenum in a lower oxidation state, which is critical for developing specialized alloys, electronic materials, and facilitating specific organic transformations. This chemical is essential for industries focused on research and development, catalysis, and the production of high-performance materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for petrochemical refining, polymerization, and hydrogenation reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a key source material for depositing molybdenum-containing thin films in semiconductor and electronic device manufacturing.
• Inorganic Synthesis: Serves as a starting reagent for preparing other molybdenum complexes and compounds in research and industrial chemistry.
• Alloy Production: Employed as an additive or intermediate in the production of specialty molybdenum alloys and steels to enhance strength and corrosion resistance.
• Organic Synthesis: Facilitates specific chlorination and reduction reactions in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing novel ceramic materials, superconductors, and battery components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum (III) Chloride
CAS No.	13478-18-7
Molecular Formula	Cl3Mo
Molecular Weight	202.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum Trichloride; Molybdenum Chloride (MoCl3); Molybdenic Chloride; Molybdenum(3+) Trichloride; Trichloromolybdenum; Molybdenum Chloride, Anhydrous; Molybdenum(III) Chloride, Anhydrous
EINECS	236-775-9

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum (III) Chloride undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive quality assurance through batch-specific analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are available upon request to support your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to black crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MoCl3)	≥ 97.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.1 %
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.05 %

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