Niobium(V) chloride, 99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

For Use in Preparation of Pure Niobium, and As An Intermediate

In preparation of pure niobium, and as an intermediate.Niobium(V) chloride is the precursor in the preparation of pure niobium, and ferroniobium. It is used as Lewis acid catalyst in the organic synthesis in activating alkenes in the carbonyl-ene reaction and the Diels-Alder reaction.

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: 10026-12-7
• Molecular Formula: Cl5Nb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 270.156
• MDL Number: MFCD00011127
• InChI Key: YHBDIEWMOMLKOO-UHFFFAOYSA-I
• Synonym: niobium v chloride, niobium pentachloride, niobium chloride nbcl5, nbcl5, columbium pentachloride, niobium v chloride, puratronic, niobium v chloride trace metals basis, niobium v chloride-nb 20-200ppm ta puratrem
• PubChem CID: 24818
• IUPAC Name: pentachloroniobium
• SMILES: Cl[Nb](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl

• Boiling Point: 248.2°C
• Melting Point: 208.3°C
• Color: Yellow
• Physical Form: Lump
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Decomposes in water. Soluble in alcohol,HCl,and Carbon tetrachlorideSoluble in alcohol,hydrochloric acid,carbon tetrachloride and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 270.2
• Odor: Acidic
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 2.74
• Chemical Name or Material: Niobium(V) chloride

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