Description

Rhenium Pentabromide is an inorganic compound of rhenium and bromine, primarily utilized as a specialized reagent and precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a source of high-purity rhenium and bromine in controlled chemical reactions, enabling the development of novel catalytic systems and electronic materials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and inorganic/organometallic synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing rhenium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, metathesis, and reforming reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile source for depositing thin films of rhenium or rhenium compounds onto substrates for electronic and protective coatings.
• Inorganic Synthesis: Used as a brominating agent and a rhenium source in the preparation of other rhenium halides and coordination complexes.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials with unique electrical or catalytic properties.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of high-value, performance chemicals where precise rhenium incorporation is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium Pentabromide
CAS No.	30937-53-2
Molecular Formula	ReBr5
Molecular Weight	585.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentabromorhenium; Rhenium(V) bromide; Rhenium bromide (ReBr5); Rhenium pentabromide; ReBr5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rhenium Pentabromide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from strong bases and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ReBr5)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	Contact for details

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