Antimony(V) Fluoride – Research Use Only

Antimony(V) Fluoride (SbF₅) is a high‑purity inorganic reagent used in advanced research settings, particularly in studies involving high‑valent antimony chemistry, Lewis acidity, hypervalent coordination complexes, and fluorine‑containing ligand systems. SbF₅ is widely referenced in the literature for its role in forming strong Lewis acid environments, stabilizing unusual oxidation states, and enabling mechanistic investigations in inorganic, materials, and environmental chemistry. This product is supplied as a biotechnology‑grade liquid and is intended exclusively for controlled laboratory research performed by trained personnel.

Scientific Overview

Antimony(V) Fluoride is a well‑studied high‑valent antimony compound known for its strong Lewis acidity and ability to participate in hypervalent bonding environments. It is frequently used in research exploring antimony oxidation states, ligand field effects, electron‑acceptor behavior, and the formation of fluorine‑rich coordination complexes. SbF₅ also appears in environmental and geochemical studies examining antimony mobility, retention, and redox transformations in natural systems.

Common Research Applications

• Studies of high‑valent antimony coordination chemistry
• Lewis acidity and electron‑acceptor investigations
• Formation and characterization of fluorinated ligand complexes
• Materials chemistry involving hypervalent main‑group elements
• Environmental chemistry of antimony species
• Mechanistic studies of antimony redox transformations

Usage & Handling Guidance

This product is intended for use in controlled laboratory environments by trained researchers familiar with inorganic chemistry workflows. Handle using appropriate laboratory practices and store at room temperature as indicated. Avoid repeated container opening to maintain material integrity.

• Storage: RT
• Handling: Use in controlled laboratory settings
• Intended use: Research use only (RUO)

What You Get

• 1 g high‑purity Antimony(V) Fluoride
• Biotechnology‑grade liquid formulation
• Batch‑specific documentation available upon request
• For research use only (RUO)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this product suitable for instructional, consumer, or non‑laboratory use?
  No. This material is intended exclusively for controlled laboratory research performed by trained personnel.
• Can I obtain a COA or TDS?
  Yes. COA/TDS availability is batch dependent. Please contact us to request documentation for the lot being shipped.
• What types of research commonly use Antimony(V) Fluoride?
  It is frequently used in inorganic chemistry, Lewis acidity studies, high‑valent antimony systems, and environmental chemistry involving antimony species.

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References

• Qiao Y et al. trans‑Tris(4‑bromo‑phen‑yl)dichlorido‑antimony(V). Acta Crystallogr E. 2012.
• Majumdar M. A discrete antimony(V) oxide. Nat Chem. 2023.
• Schorpp M et al. Lewis superacidity by antimony(III)–antimony(V) electromerism. Angew Chem Int Ed. 2022.
• Rastegari M et al. Antimony(V) incorporation into schwertmannite. Environ Sci Technol. 2022.
• Dündar OA et al. Removal of antimony species via polymer‑enhanced ultrafiltration. Environ Res. 2022.
• Holzer N et al. Charge transfer in hypervalent antimony(V) porphyrins. Dalton Trans. 2022.
• Holzer N et al. Fluorinated antimony(V) tetraarylporphyrins. Inorg Chem. 2023.
• Gerasimchuk N et al. Antimony‑based antimicrobials. Molecules. 2022.
• Xie J et al. Microbial reduction of antimony(V)‑bearing ferrihydrite. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2023.