CAS 7783-70-2

Antimony pentafluoride

Description:

Antimony pentafluoride (SbF5) is a chemical compound characterized by its high reactivity and unique properties. It is a colorless, odorless solid at room temperature and is known for being a strong Lewis acid. Antimony pentafluoride is highly soluble in polar solvents and can form adducts with various Lewis bases, making it useful in organic synthesis and catalysis. The compound has a high melting point and is stable under anhydrous conditions, but it can hydrolyze in the presence of moisture, releasing hydrofluoric acid, which poses significant safety hazards. Its molecular structure features a central antimony atom surrounded by five fluorine atoms, leading to a trigonal bipyramidal geometry. Due to its strong electronegativity and ability to accept electron pairs, SbF5 is often employed in the preparation of fluorinated organic compounds and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions. However, handling this substance requires caution due to its corrosive nature and potential health risks associated with exposure to fluorine compounds.

Formula: F₅Sb

InChI: InChI=1S/5FH.Sb/h5*1H;/q;;;;;+5/p-5

InChI key: InChIKey=VBVBHWZYQGJZLR-UHFFFAOYSA-I

SMILES: [Sb](F)(F)(F)(F)F

Synonyms:

• Antimon(V)-Fluorid
• Antimonpentafluorid
• Antimony (V) Fluoride
• Antimony fluoride
• Antimony fluoride (SbF5)
• Antimony fluoride (SbF₅)
• Pentafluoroantimony
• Pentafluorure d'antimoine
• Pentafluoruro De Antimonio
• Antimony pentafluoride

Antimony(V) fluoride

CAS: 7783-70-2

Antimony(V) fluoride

Formula: ·Sb·5F

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: clear liquid

Molecular weight: 216.752g/mol

Ref: 54-PC1130