CAS 10026-11-6: Zirconium chloride (ZrCl4)

Zirconium(IV) chloride is a unsymmetrical zirconium compound that can be prepared by the reaction of hydrochloric acid and nitrogen gas. It has been used in analytical chemistry, where it is used as a catalyst for the hydrolysis of amides. Zirconium(IV) chloride has also been used to synthesize methoxy groups, which are often found in drugs. In this way, zirconium(IV) chloride catalyses the nucleophilic attack of chlorine on an amine. The thermal expansion coefficient of zirconium(IV) chloride is very high. It also reacts with acetyl chloride or hydrogen chloride to form amide compounds. Electron microscopy images show that zirconium(IV) chloride reacts with chlorides to form crystalline clathrates.

Zirconium(IV) chloride, sublimed grade (99.95+%-Zr)

Zirconium(IV) chloride

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Zirconium tetrachloride is commonly utilized as a Lewis acid catalyst in many organic synthesis reactions. It is an important source for organometallic complexes of zirconium. It is practiced in many areas like nuclear industry, metal industry, photography, glass, and ceramic industry. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Zirconium(IV) chloride (99.5+%-Zr)