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Titanium(IV) chloride tetrahydrofuran complex

97%

Synonym(s):

Tetrachlorobis(tetrahydrofuran)titanium

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
TiCl4 · 2THF
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
333.89
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

reaction suitability

core: titanium
reagent type: Lewis acid
reagent type: catalyst

mp

126-128 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl[Ti](Cl)(Cl)Cl.C1CCOC1.C2CCOC2

InChI

1S/2C4H8O.4ClH.Ti/c2*1-2-4-5-3-1;;;;;/h2*1-4H2;4*1H;/q;;;;;;+4/p-4

InChI key

LXWBMENBONGPSB-UHFFFAOYSA-J

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General description

Titanium(IV) chloride tetrahydrofuran complex, also known as TiCl4-THF, is a commonly used reagent in organic synthesis due to its Lewis acidic properties. It is used as a catalyst in various Friedel-Crafts reactions for the synthesis of aromatic compounds.

Application

Titanium(IV) chloride tetrahydrofuran complex can be used as a catalyst in intermolecular hydroamination reactions.

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Sol. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

1.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-17 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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