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CAS 13596-35-5

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Rhenium pentachloride

Description:
Rhenium pentachloride (ReCl5) is a chemical compound characterized by its dark brown to black solid form. It is a transition metal halide, where rhenium is in a +5 oxidation state. This compound is known for its high reactivity, particularly with moisture, leading to hydrolysis and the formation of rhenium oxychlorides. Rhenium pentachloride exhibits a distorted octahedral geometry due to the presence of five chloride ligands surrounding the central rhenium atom. It is soluble in organic solvents and can act as a Lewis acid, making it useful in various chemical reactions, including catalysis. The compound is typically handled with caution due to its corrosive nature and potential health hazards upon exposure. In terms of applications, rhenium pentachloride can be utilized in the synthesis of other rhenium compounds and in research involving coordination chemistry. Proper safety measures should be observed when working with this substance to mitigate risks associated with its reactivity and toxicity.
Formula:Cl5Re
InChI:InChI=1S/5ClH.Re/h5*1H;/q;;;;;+5/p-5
InChI key:InChIKey=XZQYTGKSBZGQMO-UHFFFAOYSA-I
SMILES:[Re](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl
Synonyms:
  • Rhenium chloride (ReCl<sub>5</sub>)
  • Rhenium pentachloride
  • Rhenium(5+) Pentachloride
  • Rheniumchloridemetalsbasisgreenblackxtl
  • Rhenium chloride (ReCl5)
  • Rhenium(V) chloride
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