Zirconium tetrachloride

Zirconium tetrachloride

Synonyms: (beta-4)-zirconiumchloride(zrcl4;(T-4)-Zirconiumchloride;tetrachlorozirconium;tetra-zirconiumchlorid;Zirconium chloride (ZrCl4), (T-4)-;Zirconium tetrachloride, solid;Zirconium(iv) chloride (1:4);zirconium(iv)chloride(1:4) CAS: 10026-11-6 MF: Cl4Zr MW: 233.04 EINECS: 233-058-2

Chemical Properties WHITE FINE POWDER Usage For applications in organozirconium chemistry.1Activates pyrrolidines for improved conversion, via a modified Bouveault reaction, to the corresponding α,α-dimethylamines.2 Usage Activates pyrrolidines for improved conversion, via a modified Bouveault reaction, to the corresponding α,α-dimethylamines.1 General Description White lustrous crystalline solid.

Used as a source of pure zirconium, as a tanning agent, in analytical chemistry and in treating textiles. Zirconium tetrachloride is decomposed by water. Corrosive to metals in the presence of moisture and to tissue. Air & Water Reactions Reacts vigorously with water forming hydrochloric acid with the evolution of heat.

Reactivity Profile Zirconium tetrachloride is corrosive to metals in the presence of moisture and to tissue. Behavior in Fire: Will not burn - sublimes above 626°F (331°C). May give off HCl fumes [USCG, 1999]. Zirconium tetrachloride is incompatible with alcohols (ethanol), lithium metal, and tetrahydrofuran.