CAS 10025-82-8 Indium(III) Chloride - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

Chromouschloride

IUPAC Name

trichloroindigane

Molecular Weight

221

Molecular Formula

InCl3

Canonical SMILES

Cl[In](Cl)Cl

InChI

InChI=1S/3ClH.In/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3

InChI Key

PSCMQHVBLHHWTO-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Boiling Point

300ºC

Melting Point

586ºC

Flash Point

300ºC subl.

Purity

≥99%

Density

3.46 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.)

Appearance

colorless or white crystalline needle

Exact Mass

269.83700

MDL Number

MFCD00011058

Application

Indium(III) Chloride, a white, odorless, and highly deliquescent powder, serves numerous industrial purposes due to its unique properties. As a highly soluble compound in water and mineral acids, it is essential for synthesizing other inorganic and organic indium compounds, including TMI (tri-methyl indium), the predominant metal-organic precursor used for indium. Beyond synthesis, Indium(III) Chloride enhances the performance of alkaline batteries by reducing outgassing and improving efficiency under electrical load. Available both as an anhydrous powder and a solution, this versatile compound finds utility in diverse applications such as LEDs, lighting, and semiconductor component manufacturing, making it indispensable across a broad spectrum of industries.

February 28, 2025

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