Description

Nitrosonium Hexafluoroantimonate is a powerful nitrosylating and oxidizing agent, widely recognized for its role as a superacid catalyst. This compound is critical for facilitating challenging organic transformations and polymerization reactions that require exceptionally strong electrophilic character. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, advanced materials, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• As a potent nitrosylating agent in organic synthesis for introducing nitroso groups.
• Key catalyst in cationic polymerization reactions, particularly for olefins and vinyl ethers.
• Employed as a superacid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• Used in the synthesis of nitrosonium salts and other specialized reagents.
• Facilitates electrophilic activation in the preparation of complex organic intermediates.
• Research applications in coordination chemistry and the study of superacidic media.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitrosonium Hexafluoroantimonate
CAS No.	16941-06-3
Molecular Formula	NO[SbF6]
Molecular Weight	313.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Nitrosyl Hexafluoroantimonate; Nitrosyl Antimony Fluoride; NO[SbF6]; Nitrosonium Hexafluoroantimonate(V); Nitrosyl Fluoroantimonate; Nitrosyl Salt of Hexafluoroantimonic Acid; Antimonate(1-), hexafluoro-, nitrosyl
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Quality Control

Our Nitrosonium Hexafluoroantimonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NO[SbF6])	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %

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