| Formula / Notation | CsCl |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7647-17-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 168.36 |
| Melting Point | 646 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1290 °C (sublimes) |
| Density | 3.988 |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Colorless crystals. [HSDB] |
| Also Known As | 7647-17-8; Caesium chloride; Cesium monochloride; CsCl; Cesium chloride (CsCl); Tricesium trichloride; GNR9HML8BA; DTXSID3040435; NSC-15198; CHEBI:63039 |
| Category | Salts |
What is Cesium chloride?
Caesium chloride is the inorganic chloride salt of caesium; each caesium ion is coordinated by eight chlorine ions. It has a role as a vasoconstrictor agent and a phase-transfer catalyst. It is an inorganic caesium salt and an inorganic chloride.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: cesium chloride
Other Names / Synonyms: 7647-17-8; Caesium chloride; Cesium monochloride; CsCl; Cesium chloride (CsCl); Tricesium trichloride; GNR9HML8BA; DTXSID3040435; NSC-15198; CHEBI:63039
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 646 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1290 °C (sublimes) |
| Density | 3.988 |
| Molecular Weight | 168.36 |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Colorless crystals. [HSDB] |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Caesium chloride is the inorganic chloride salt of caesium; each caesium ion is coordinated by eight chlorine ions. It has a role as a vasoconstrictor agent and a phase-transfer catalyst. It is an inorganic caesium salt and an inorganic chloride.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Cesium chloride is: CsCl