Description

Antimony Pentafluoride is a highly reactive inorganic compound primarily used as a powerful fluorinating agent and a strong Lewis acid. Its unique reactivity makes it a critical component in advanced chemical synthesis and materials processing. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, electronics, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce fluorine atoms into organic molecules or create specialized fluorinated materials.

Application

• Fluorination Reactions: Acts as a potent fluorinating agent in organic synthesis to produce fluorinated intermediates for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Catalyst in Fluoropolymer Production: Serves as a catalyst or initiator in the synthesis of specialized fluoropolymers and fluorinated elastomers.
• Electrolyte Component: Used in the formulation of high-energy lithium battery electrolytes and other electrochemical systems.
• Glass and Ceramic Etching: Employed in the microelectronics industry for etching silicon-based glasses and ceramics due to its aggressive reactivity.
• Lewis Acid Catalyst: Facilitates various organic transformations, including Friedel-Crafts acylations and alkylations, where a strong acid catalyst is required.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a precursor gas in CVD processes to deposit thin films containing antimony and fluorine.

Basic Information

Product Name	Antimony Pentafluoride
CAS No.	7783-70-2
Molecular Formula	SbF5
Molecular Weight	216.74 g/mol
Synonyms	Antimony(V) fluoride; Pentafluoroantimony; Antimonic fluoride; Fluorine antimonide; Antimony fluoride (SbF5); UN 1732
EINECS	232-021-8

Quality Control

Our Antimony Pentafluoride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (SbF5)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Antimony Trifluoride (SbF3)	≤ 1.0 %
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)	≤ 0.5 %

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