Indium (III) Chloride (InCl3)-Crystalline

(Indium (III) Chloride (InCl3)-Crystalline)

CAS: 10025-82-8 Molecular Formula: InCl3 Purity: 99.99-99.999% Products Code: TR Specification Model: -100 mesh Hazardous Class: Class 8 EINECS No.: 233-043-0 UN No.: UN3260 Package Class: PG II

Characteristic

Indium(III) chloride is the chemical compound with the formula InCl3. This salt is a white, flaky solid with applications in organic synthesis as a Lewis acid. It is also the most available soluble derivative of indium.

Chemical formula：InCl3

Molar mass：221.18 g/mol

Appearance：white flakes

Density：3.46 g/cm3

Melting point：586 °C (1,087 °F; 859 K)

Boiling point：800 °C (1,470 °F; 1,070 K)

Solubility in water：195 g/100 mL, exothermic

Solubility in other solvents：THF, Ethanol

Crystal structure：Monoclinic, mS16

Application

Indium(III) chloride is used in organic reactions such as Friedel-crafts acylation and Diels-Alder reaction as a Lewis acid catalyst. It is an efficient catalyst for thioacetalization and its chemoselectivity.

(Indium (III) Chloride (InCl3)-Crystalline)