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Molybdenum(V) chloride (CAS 10241-05-1)

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Alternate Names:
Molybdenum pentachloride
Application:
Molybdenum(V) chloride is obtained from o-dialkoxybenzenes by oxidative trimerization using MoCl5
CAS Number:
10241-05-1
Purity:
95%
Molecular Weight:
273.21
Molecular Formula:
MoCl5
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Molybdenum(V) chloride, also known as Molybdenum pentachloride, a solid with a green-black appearance, is characterized by its lack of odor. It should be handled with caution as it is toxic. When exposed to water, it has the potential to react and generate corrosive hydrochloric acid, as well as release toxic fumes. This compound, known as Molybdenum(V) chloride. Which falls within the category of molybdenum halides.


Molybdenum(V) chloride (CAS 10241-05-1) References

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Molybdenum(V) chloride, 25 g

sc-253052
25 g
$87.00