Indium(III) chloride, anhydrous, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Indium(III) chloride is used in famous organic reactions such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and Diels-Alder reaction as a lewis acid catalyst. It is an efficient catalyst for thioacetalization and its chemoselectivity. It catalyzes the enantioselective ring-opening of meso-aziridines with thiols.

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Applications
Indium(III) chloride is used in famous organic reactions such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and Diels-Alder reaction as a lewis acid catalyst. It is an efficient catalyst for thioacetalization and its chemoselectivity. It catalyzes the enantioselective ring-opening of meso-aziridines with thiols.

Solubility
Soluble in water and tetrahydrofuran. Sparingly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. The molten state of indium(III) chloride may conduct electricity.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10025-82-8
• Molecular Formula: InCl₃
• MDL Number: MFCD00011058

• Boiling Point: 800°C
• Melting Point: 586°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,4958
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and tetrahydrofuran. Sparingly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 221.18
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.46
• Chemical Name or Material: Indium(III) chloride, anhydrous

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