Author:
Gundersen Lise‐Lotte,Rise Frode,Undheim Kjell,Le Huérou Yvan,Singh Ritu,Albers Sanne L.,Streuff Jan
Abstract
Abstract
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[
10026‐11‐6
]
Cl
4
Zr
(MW 233.02)
InChI =
1S/4ClH.Zr/h4*1H;/q;;;;+4/p‐4
InChIKey =
DUNKXUFBGCUVQW‐UHFFFAOYSA‐J
(Lewis acid)
Physical Data
: subl. 331 °C, mp 437 °C/25 atm;
d
2.803 g cm
−3
.
Solubility
: sol alcohol, ether.
Form Supplied in
: white solid; widely available.
Purification
: crystallize repeatedly from conc hydrochloric acid.
Handling, Storage, and Precautions
: extremely hygroscopic; decomposed by water to ZrOCl
2
and HCl. Reagent causes burns, and is harmful if inhaled or swallowed or if it comes in contact with skin. It is stable at high temperatures under N
2
, H
2
, or O
2
. Use in a fume hood.