Description

Antimony(V) Chloride is a highly reactive inorganic compound primarily used as a powerful chlorinating and Lewis acid catalyst. Its commercial value lies in its ability to facilitate critical chemical transformations in synthesis and materials processing. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient chlorination agents.

Application

• Chlorination Reagent: A key reagent for introducing chlorine atoms into organic molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Lewis Acid Catalyst: Used to catalyze Friedel-Crafts reactions, polymerizations, and other acid-catalyzed organic transformations.
• Fire Retardant Synergist: Acts as a synergist with halogenated compounds in the production of flame-retardant plastics and textiles.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in certain types of non-aqueous batteries and electroplating baths.
• Ceramic & Glass Production: Serves as a precursor for antimony oxide and other antimony-containing materials used in opacifiers and specialty glasses.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a precursor for depositing antimony-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Antimony(V) Chloride
CAS No.	7647-18-9
Molecular Formula	SbCl5
Molecular Weight	299.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Antimony Pentachloride; Antimonic Chloride; Stibium Pentachloride; Perchloroantimony; Antimony Perchloride; NSC 97925
EINECS	231-601-8

Quality Control

Our Antimony(V) Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise purity and compositional specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

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 bases and organic compounds. Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SbCl5)	≥ 98.0 %
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 10 ppm

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