Thionyl Chloride
Thionyl Dichloride, Sulfinyl Chloride, SOCl2.
- CAS
- 7719-09-7
- EC
- 231-748-8
- Sectors
- Pharma & Healthcare, Electronics & Solar PV, Agriculture
Thionyl Chloride is a high-purity inorganic liquid, typically supplied in Technical Grade or Synthetic Grade, known for its distinct pale yellow color. It is one of the most powerful chlorinating agents used in modern organic chemistry.
The product maintains a 99.5% Purity level, which is essential for the production of lithium thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) batteries. It reacts violently with water to produce toxic gases, requiring specialized Anhydrous Handling protocols.
In the pharmaceutical sector, it is indispensable for converting carboxylic acids into acid chlorides and alcohols into alkyl chlorides. This Specialty Chemical is a foundational building block for the synthesis of vitamins and drugs.
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Thionyl Chloride
Applications
- Battery Manufacturing: Acts as the cathode and electrolyte solvent in high-energy-density lithium thionyl chloride batteries.
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Critical reagent for the production of various APIs, specifically for chlorination and dehydration reactions.
- Agrochemical Production: Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of high-potency herbicides and insecticides.
Safety & Risks
Classified as Acute Tox. 3 (Inhal), Skin Corr. 1A, and Reacts Violently with Water. Wear Full Acid Suit and SCBA.
Packaging
300 kg Steel Drums, 1500 kg IBC Tanks, or ISO Container tanks.