Antimony(III) chloride, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Antimony(III) chloride is engaged to detect certain compounds, such as cholesterols. It is a complexing agent used in the colorimetric Carr-Price test for detecting carotenoids including vitamin A. It is employed as a mordant and a fabric flame retardant. It is used as a catalyst for chlorinationn and polymerization reactions. It is used to coat the steel to make bronze, used as a cutting material of antimony salt and as a preservative in medicine. It is used as an analytical reagent for chloral and aromatics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10025-91-9
• Molecular Formula: Cl3Sb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 228.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00011212
• InChI Key: FAPDDOBMIUGHIN-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: antimony trichloride, trichlorostibine, antimony chloride, antimony iii chloride, stibine, trichloro, antimontrichlorid, antimonous chloride, butter of antimony, antimony butter, caustic antimony
• PubChem CID: 24814
• ChEBI: CHEBI:74856
• IUPAC Name: trichlorostibane
• SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Sb+3]

• Boiling Point: 223.5°C
• Melting Point: 73.4°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (Metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,hydrochloric acid,alcohol,benzene,carbon disulfide,dioxane,chloroform,ether,acetone and carbon tetrachloride.
• Formula Weight: 228.11
• Odor: Pungent
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 3.14
• Chemical Name or Material: Antimony(III) chloride

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