Description

Antimony Trifluoride (SbF₃) is a highly reactive inorganic compound widely utilized in industrial and research applications due to its unique fluorinating properties. This white crystalline solid, with the molecular formula F₃Sb, exhibits excellent solubility in polar solvents such as water and acids. As a potent Lewis acid, it serves as a key reagent in organic synthesis, catalysis, and the preparation of fluorine-containing compounds. With a CAS number of 7783-56-4, our high-purity Antimony Trifluoride (≥99%) is rigorously tested for consistency, ensuring optimal performance in specialized chemical processes. Ideal for researchers and scientists, this product is packaged under controlled conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 7783-56-4
• Complexity: 8
• IUPAC Name: trifluorostibane
• InChI: InChI=1S/3FH.Sb/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
• InChI Key: GUNJVIDCYZYFGV-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Exact Mass: 177.89902
• Molecular Formula: F3Sb
• Molecular Weight: 178.755
• SMILES: F[Sb](F)F
• Monoisotopic Mass: 177.89902
• Physical Description: Antimony trifluoride is a white to gray crystalline solid, which is sometimes shipped as an aqueous solution. It is corrosive to tissue. It is used in ceramics and to make other chemicals.
• Color/Form: White orthorhombic crystals
• Boiling Point: 376 °C
• Melting Point: 558 °F
• Solubility: In water, 492 g/100 g water at 25 °C
• Density: 4.38 at 69.8 °F – Denser than water; will sink
• Vapor Pressure: 26.34 kPa at melting point
• Stability/Shelf Life: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Autoignition Temperature: Not flammable
• Heat of Vaporization: 102.8 kJ/mol at 298 K
• Synonyms: ANTIMONY TRIFLUORIDE, 7783-56-4, Trifluorostibine, Antimony fluoride, Trifluoroantimony, Stibine, trifluoro-, Antimoine fluorure, Antimonous fluoride, Antimoine fluorure [French], HSDB 438, Antimony(III) fluoride (1:3), UNII-VWM00O92AM, EINECS 232-009-2, VWM00O92AM, DTXSID1064827, ANTIMOINE FLUORURE (FRENCH), Stibine, trifluoro, ANTIMONY(3+) FLUORIDE, DTXCID3048029, 232-009-2, antimony trifluoride [hsdb], antimony trifluoride [mi], un1549, Antimony(III) fluoride, trifluorostibane, SbF3, Antimony (III) fluoride, MFCD00011218, Antimony trifluoride, solid, SCHEMBL81458, Antimony(III) fluoride, 98%, SBB089491, AKOS015833663, Q419591, Antimony trifluoride, solid [NA1549] [Corrosive], Antimony(III) fluoride, powder, 99.8% trace metals basis

Application

Antimony Trifluoride is primarily used as a fluorinating agent in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of fluorine atoms into target molecules. It plays a critical role in the production of fluorinated polymers and specialty chemicals. Additionally, it serves as a catalyst in certain industrial processes, such as the synthesis of refrigerants and flame retardants. Its Lewis acid properties make it valuable in coordination chemistry and material science research.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H401: Toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P361+P364, P363, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute toxicity – Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 2A
• Carcinogenicity – Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure – Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated exposure – Category 1

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