Molybdenum(III) chloride

Molybdenum(III) chloride
α-MoCl3
β-MoCl3
Names
IUPAC names
Molybdenum(III) chloride
Molybdenum trichloride
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.033.418
EC Number
  • 236-775-9
UNII
  • InChI=1S/3ClH.Mo/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
    Key: ZSSVQAGPXAAOPV-UHFFFAOYSA-K
  • InChI=1/3ClH.Mo/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
    Key: ZSSVQAGPXAAOPV-DFZHHIFOAN
  • Cl[Mo](Cl)Cl
Properties
MoCl3
Molar mass 202.30 g/mol
Appearance dark red solid
paramagnetic
Density 3.58 g/cm3
Melting point 410 °C (770 °F; 683 K) (decomposes)
insoluble
Solubility insoluble in ethanol, diethyl ether
+43.0·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Flash point Non-flammable
Related compounds
Other anions
 Molybdenum(III) fluoride
Molybdenum(III) bromide
Molybdenum(III) iodide
Other cations
 Chromium(IV) chloride
Tungsten(V) chloride
Related molybdenum chlorides
 Molybdenum(II) chloride
Molybdenum(IV) chloride
Molybdenum(V) chloride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Molybdenum(III) chloride is the inorganic compound with the formula MoCl3. It forms purple crystals.

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