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Molybdenum(V) chloride, 99.6% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Molybdenum pentachloride is employed as a brazing and soldering flux for monel, tungsten alloys and copper. It has been proven to be an efficient catalyst for the chlorination of aromatic rings and oxidative coupling reactions. It is a strong oxidizing agent. In the Friedel-Craft reaction, molybdenum pentachloride is used as a good lewis acid. Molybdenum pentachloride is used to prepare molybdenum by vapor deposition method.
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
Specifications
Melting Point | 194°C |
Color | White to Gray |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 250 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.6% (metals basis) |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dry ether,dry alcohol,organic solvents and chlorinated solvents. |
Formula Weight | 273.24 |
Odor | Pungent |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Appearance | Black crystals |
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