Description

Sulphur Chloropentafluoride is a specialized inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 13780-57-9. This high-purity reagent is valued for its unique reactivity as a fluorinating and chlorinating agent in advanced chemical synthesis. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular modifications are required.

Application

• Fluorination Reactions: Acts as a key reagent for introducing fluorine atoms into organic molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Chlorination Agent: Used in selective chlorination processes for the synthesis of fine chemicals and intermediates.
• Etching Gas Precursor: Serves as a source gas in the semiconductor industry for plasma etching of silicon-based materials.
• Lithium Battery Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use as a high-performance additive to improve electrolyte stability and cell performance.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing thin films containing sulfur and fluorine.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of novel ligands and catalysts for organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Facilitates the surface fluorination of polymers to enhance properties like chemical resistance and hydrophobicity.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in specific spectroscopic and chromatographic analyses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sulphur Chloropentafluoride
CAS No.	13780-57-9
Molecular Formula	ClF5S
Molecular Weight	162.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloropentafluorosulfur; Sulfur Chloropentafluoride; Pentafluorosulfur Chloride; Chlorosulfur Pentafluoride; SF5Cl; Sulfur Pentafluoride Chloride; Perfluorosulfur Chloride
EINECS	237-424-2

Quality Control

Our Sulphur Chloropentafluoride is manufactured under stringent controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including gas chromatography (GC) and infrared spectroscopy (IR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, properly labeled container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases, reducing agents, and organic compounds. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are sealed and handled in appropriate fume hoods or under local exhaust ventilation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 50 ppm
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.01%

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