Zirconyl chloride octahydrate

• CAT Number: M053369
• CAS Number: 13520-92-8
• Molecular Formula: Cl2H18O9Zr
• Molecular Weight: 324.26
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Zirconium oxychloride octahydrate; Zirconium, dichlorooxo-, octahydrate
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: oxozirconium;octahydrate;dihydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/2ClH.8H2O.O.Zr/h2*1H;8*1H2
• InChIKey: FUBACIUATZGHAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O=[Zr].Cl.Cl

Zirconyl Chloride Octahydrate (ZrOCl₂·8H₂O)(CAT: M053369) is an inorganic compound commonly used in chemical synthesis and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized as a precursor for the production of zirconium-based materials, including zirconium dioxide (zirconia), which is important in ceramics, catalysis, and advanced coatings. Zirconyl Chloride Octahydrate is also employed in dyeing, tanning, and the preparation of corrosion-resistant materials. In research, it serves as a reagent in the synthesis of zirconium complexes and is studied for its role in catalysis, material science, and nanotechnology applications. Its high solubility in water makes it useful for various aqueous-phase reactions.