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Titanium tetrachloride

IUPAC: tetrachlorotitanium

TiCl4 Inorganic Compounds CAS 7550-45-0
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Formula / NotationTiCl4
CAS Number7550-45-0
Molecular Weight189.7
Melting Point-11.4 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point277.5 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Density1.726 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink
SolubilitySol in cold water, alcohol
AppearanceTitanium tetrachloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Very toxic by inhalation.
Also Known Astetrachlorotitanium; Tetrachlorotitanium; 7550-45-0; TiCl4; Titanic chloride; Titanium chloride (TiCl4); Titantetrachlorid; Titaantetrachloride; Tetrachlorure de titane; Titanium chloride (TiCl4) (T-4)-
CategoryInorganic Compounds

What is Titanium tetrachloride?

Titanium tetrachloride is a titanium molecular entity that is titanium which carries 4 chlorine atoms. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound.

Formula & Notation

TiCl4

IUPAC Name: tetrachlorotitanium

Other Names / Synonyms: tetrachlorotitanium; Tetrachlorotitanium; 7550-45-0; TiCl4; Titanic chloride; Titanium chloride (TiCl4); Titantetrachlorid; Titaantetrachloride; Tetrachlorure de titane; Titanium chloride (TiCl4) (T-4)-

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Titanium tetrachloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Very toxic by inhalation.. Molecular formula: Cl4Ti. Molecular weight: 189.7 g/mol. Boiling point: 277.5 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: -11.4 °F (EPA, 1998). Density: 1.726 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink. Solubility: Sol in cold water, alcohol. Vapor pressure: 10 mmHg at 70.34 °F (EPA, 1998).

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point-11.4 °F (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point277.5 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Density1.726 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight189.7
SolubilitySol in cold water, alcohol
AppearanceTitanium tetrachloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Very toxic by inhalation.

Uses & Applications

Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.

Safety Information

May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Titanium tetrachloride
Formula TiCl4
CAS Number 7550-45-0
Molecular Weight 189.7
Category Inorganic Compounds
Index All "T" terms
Synonyms tetrachlorotitanium; Tetrachlorotitanium; 7550-45-0; TiCl4; Titanic chloride; Titanium chloride (TiCl4); Titantetrachlorid; Titaantetrachloride; Tetrachlorure de titane; Titanium chloride (TiCl4) (T-4)-

Frequently Asked Questions

Titanium tetrachloride is a titanium molecular entity that is titanium which carries 4 chlorine atoms. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound.

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