Antimony Trichloride (SbCl3, CAS 10025-91-9) is a white crystalline hygroscopic solid, 99% purity, serving as a strong Lewis acid catalyst and analytical reagent. S.Nihar Exports, an ISO 9001:2015 certified supplier, offers this compound, providing a Certificate of Analysis with every shipment for global pharmaceutical manufacturers and R&D labs.
Chemical Profile and Properties
Antimony Trichloride (SbCl3, CAS 10025-91-9) is characterized as a white crystalline hygroscopic solid. It functions as a strong Lewis acid due to the antimony atom readily accepting electron pairs, which activates organic substrates. Available purities include 99% and 99.5%, with ACS reagent grade also offered for analytical applications.
Primary Applications
Antimony Trichloride serves multiple roles across various industries. It is a key component in the Vitamin A and D colorimetric assay, specifically known as the Carr-Price reaction. As an analytical reagent, it detects steroids, with SbCl3 in chloroform producing characteristic color reactions in the Baeyer-Villiger test. Furthermore, it acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, including Friedel-Crafts type reactions and organic halogenations. It is also utilized as a flame retardant synergist in systems containing halogenated compounds and as a precursor for synthesizing other antimony compounds.
Sourcing and Supply from S.Nihar Exports
S.Nihar Exports, an ISO 9001:2015 certified fine and specialty chemical supplier, provides Antimony Trichloride globally. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, at 512 Maker Bhavan 3, New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400020, the company was founded in 1995 and is part of N. Himatlal & Co. Every shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA). HPLC-grade, ACS reagent, and indicator-grade variants of Antimony Trichloride are available upon request.