Description

Antimony Tetrachloromonofluoride is a specialized inorganic halide compound with the molecular formula SbCl4F. This chemical is valued for its role as a potent fluorinating and chlorinating agent in advanced synthesis, offering a unique reactivity profile for introducing fluorine atoms into organic and inorganic substrates. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for developing novel compounds and advanced fluorinated intermediates.

Application

• Fluorination Reagent: Used as a selective fluorinating agent in organic synthesis for the preparation of fluorinated aromatic compounds and heterocycles.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material or co-catalyst in Lewis acid-catalyzed reactions, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in specialized lithium-ion battery electrolytes to enhance stability and performance.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing thin films containing antimony and fluorine for electronic and optical applications.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce fluorine or antimony moieties into polymer chains to alter material properties like flame retardancy or surface energy.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination methodologies and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Antimony Tetrachloromonofluoride
CAS No.	14913-58-7
Molecular Formula	SbCl4F
Molecular Weight	295.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Antimony(V) Chloride Fluoride; Fluorotetrachloroantimony(V); Antimony Fluoride Chloride; Tetrachlorofluoroantimony; Antimony Chlorofluoride; SbCl4F; Fluorotetrachlorostiborane
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Quality Control

Our Antimony Tetrachloromonofluoride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, ion chromatography (IC), and spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, organic solvents, and strong bases. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and highly volatile compound, containers must be kept tightly sealed and handled with appropriate precautions to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SbCl4F)	≥ 97.0 %
Chloride Content	By IC
Fluoride Content	By IC
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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