Identification | More | [Name]
MOLYBDENUM(V) CHLORIDE | [CAS]
10241-05-1 | [Synonyms]
MOLYBDENUM(+5)CHLORIDE MOLYBDENUM CHLORIDE MOLYBDENUM PENTACHLORIDE MOLYBDENUM(V) CHLORIDE MoCl5 Molybdenum chloride (MoCl5) molybdenumchloride(mocl5) MOLYBDENUM(V) CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, POWD& MOLYBDENUM(V) CHLORIDE, 99.9+% Molybdenum(V)chloride,99.6%(metalsbasis) Molybdenum(V)chloride,anhydrous,99.6% Molybdenum(V)pentachloride Molybdenum(V) chloride, anhydrous MOLYBDENUMCHLORIDE(V) | [EINECS(EC#)]
233-575-3 | [Molecular Formula]
Cl5Mo | [MDL Number]
MFCD00003467 | [Molecular Weight]
273.2 | [MOL File]
10241-05-1.mol |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Green-black solid, dark red as liquid orvapor.Hygroscopic,reacting with water and air. Soluble in dry ether,dry alcohol, and other organic solvents. | [Melting point ]
194 °C(lit.)
| [Boiling point ]
268 °C(lit.)
| [density ]
2.928 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [vapor pressure ]
1.75 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
| [solubility ]
Soluble in dry ether, dry alcohol, organic solvents and chlorinated solvents. | [form ]
powder
| [color ]
White to gray | [Specific Gravity]
2.928 | [Stability:]
Stable, but moisture and air-sensitive. Contact with water liberates toxic gas. Incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents. | [Water Solubility ]
soluble in dry ether and dry alcohol, in other organic solvents [HAW93] | [Sensitive ]
Moisture Sensitive | [Uses]
Chlorination catalyst, vapor-deposited molyb-denum coatings, component of fire-retardant resins,brazing and soldering flux, intermediate fororganometallic compounds, e.g., molybdenum hex-acarbonyl. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
10241-05-1(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Molybdenum chloride (MoCl5) (10241-05-1) |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Green-black solid, dark red as liquid orvapor.Hygroscopic,reacting with water and air. Soluble in dry ether,dry alcohol, and other organic solvents. | [General Description]
MOLYBDENUM PENTACHLORIDE(10241-05-1) is a green-black odorless solid. MOLYBDENUM PENTACHLORIDE(10241-05-1) is toxic by ingestion and an irritant to skin. MOLYBDENUM PENTACHLORIDE(10241-05-1) may react with water to produce corrosive hydrochloric acid and toxic fumes. | [Reactivity Profile]
MOLYBDENUM PENTACHLORIDE is a corrosive, hygroscopic solid, on contact with water or steam MOLYBDENUM PENTACHLORIDE decomposes to form hydrochloric acid. When heated to decomposition MOLYBDENUM PENTACHLORIDE emits toxic fumes of molybdenum chlorides and metallic molybdenum [Lewis, 3rd ed., 1993, p. 892]. Explodes on contact with finely divided sodium [Berry D. H., Chem. Eng. News, 1989, 67(47), p. 2]. Reaction with finely divided sodium sulfide is violent, may lead to autoignition [Kaner, R. B., Nature, 1991, 349, p. 510]. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Molybdenum pentachloride may react with water to produce corrosive hydrochloric acid and toxic fumes. | [Hazard]
Irritant. | [Health Hazard]
TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Reaction with water or moist air will release toxic, corrosive or flammable gases. Reaction with water may generate much heat that will increase the concentration of fumes in the air. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution. | [Fire Hazard]
Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. Substance will react with water (some violently) releasing flammable, toxic or corrosive gases and runoff. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Molybdenum pentachloride is a molybdenum halide. |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
C | [Risk Statements ]
R29:Contact with water liberates toxic gas. R34:Causes burns. R48/20/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection . S43:In case of fire, use ... (indicate in the space the precise type of fire-fighting equipment. If water increases the risk add-Never use water) . S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) . | [RIDADR ]
UN 2508 8/PG 3
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
QA4690000
| [F ]
1-3-10 | [TSCA ]
Yes | [HazardClass ]
8 | [PackingGroup ]
III | [HS Code ]
28273985 | [Safety Profile]
A poison. A corrosive
irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous
membranes. Reacts with moisture to form
hydrochloric acid. When heated to
decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Mo
and Cl-. |
Questions And Answer | Back Directory | [Physical Properties]
Greenish-black monoclinic crystals or dark red as liquid or vapor; paramagnetic; hygroscopic; critical temperature 577°C; critical volume 369 cm3/mol; soluble in dry ether, dry alcohol and many other organic solvents; reacts with water.
| [Preparation]
Molybdenum pentachloride may be prepared by heating molybdenite in chlorine. Sulfur chloride formed in the reaction is removed by distillation:
2MoS2 + 7Cl2 → 2MoCl5 + 2S2Cl2
Also, the compound may be prepared by the action of chlorine on molybdenum metal at elevated temperatures (500°C):
2Mo + 5Cl2 → 2MoCl5
The pentachloride may be obtained from the tetrachloride, MoCl4. The latter, when heated in a sealed tube sublimes, and upon cooling, disproportionates to MoCl5 and the trichloride, MoCl3:
2MoCl4 → MoCl5 + MoCl3
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