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Tungsten(VI) oxychloride (CAS 13520-78-0)

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Alternate Names:
Tungsten(VI) chloride oxide; Tungsten(VI) oxide chloride
Application:
Tungsten(VI) oxychloride is a diamagnetic orange solid commonly used as a source of Tungsten
CAS Number:
13520-78-0
Purity:
98%
Molecular Weight:
341.65
Molecular Formula:
WOCl4
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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Tungsten(VI) oxychloride is a distinctive yellowish-green solid that finds its application in various scientific endeavors. Tungsten(VI) oxychloride is for numerous purposes. It functions as a catalyst, facilitating chemical reactions across diverse experimental setups. Tungsten(VI) oxychloride serves as a precursor in the synthesis of other tungsten compounds, paving the way for the creation of novel materials and compounds. Tungsten(VI) oxychloride plays a vital role in the production of tungsten oxide films, which are integral components in the manufacturing of electrochromic devices. The precise mechanism of action of Tungsten(VI) oxychloride is not yet fully comprehended. Nevertheless, it is believed to function as a Lewis acid catalyst in a multitude of chemical reactions.


Tungsten(VI) oxychloride (CAS 13520-78-0) References

  1. Study of the chemical mechanism involved in the formation of tungstite in benzyl alcohol by the advanced QEXAFS technique.  |  Olliges-Stadler, I., et al. 2012. Chemistry. 18: 2305-12. PMID: 22249934
  2. Revisiting the Polymerization of Diphenylacetylenes with Tungsten(VI) Chloride and Tetraphenyltin: An Alternative Mechanism by a Metathesis Catalytic System.  |  Miyairi, M., et al. 2020. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 59: 14772-14780. PMID: 32452139

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Tungsten(VI) oxychloride, 5 g

sc-229664
5 g
$173.00