Description

Cl10Si4 is a high-purity inorganic silicon chloride compound with the CAS registry number 13763-19-4. This specialized chemical serves as a critical precursor and intermediate in advanced material synthesis, offering precise reactivity for creating tailored silicon-based structures. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the semiconductor, specialty chemical, and advanced ceramics industries seeking to develop next-generation materials with specific electronic or thermal properties.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: As a high-purity chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) precursor for depositing silicon-containing thin films.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Acting as a key intermediate or cross-linking agent in the production of specialized silicon-based polymers and resins.
• Advanced Ceramics & Composites: Used in the sol-gel process or as a sintering aid to produce silicon carbide (SiC) or silicon nitride (Si3N4) based advanced ceramics.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Employed to create hydrophobic, oleophobic, or protective surface coatings on glass, metals, and other substrates.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serving as a versatile building block for synthesizing novel organosilicon compounds and exploring new catalytic systems.
• Optical Materials: Potential use in the synthesis of pre-ceramic polymers for optical fibers or high-temperature transparent materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cl10Si4
CAS No.	13763-19-4
Molecular Formula	Cl10Si4
Molecular Weight	535.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Decachlorotetrasilane; Tetrasilane, decachloro-; Silicon chloride (Si4Cl10); Perchlorotetrasilane; Tetrasilicon decachloride; Si4Cl10; Decachloro-1λ4,2λ4,3λ4,4λ4-tetrasilane
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Quality Control

Our Cl10Si4 is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis via techniques such as NMR and titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 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., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Chloride Content	Calculated to be within theoretical range
Solubility	Soluble in specific organic solvents (e.g., toluene, hexane)
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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