Description

Molybdenum(VI) Dichloride Dioxide is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant industrial importance. This versatile molybdenum oxychloride serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is essential for research and production in sectors such as petrochemicals, fine chemicals, and the development of novel inorganic polymers.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in oxidation and metathesis reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile source for depositing molybdenum oxide thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a co-catalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta type systems for olefin polymerization.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a selective chlorinating and oxidizing agent in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and pharmaceuticals.
• Ceramic & Glass Modification: Used to introduce molybdenum into glass matrices or ceramic glazes to modify thermal and optical properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new catalytic cycles and inorganic coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Molybdenum(VI) Dichloride Dioxide
CAS No.	13637-68-8
Molecular Formula	MoO2Cl2
Molecular Weight	198.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum Dichloride Dioxide; Molybdenum Dioxydichloride; Molybdenum Oxychloride (MoO2Cl2); Dioxodichloromolybdenum; Molybdenum(VI) Oxychloride; Dichlorodioxomolybdenum; Molybdenum Dioxy Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Molybdenum(VI) Dichloride Dioxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) that document key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics, supporting your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MoO2Cl2)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride Content	35.5 - 36.5 %
Water Soluble Substances	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm

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