Beryllium chloride

Beryllium chloride (CAS 7787-47-5) is an inorganic salt used primarily as a catalyst and precursor in specialized chemical synthesis.

Where is Beryllium chloride used?

• Beryllium metal production: key entry point for high-purity metal
• Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing: precursor for depositing beryllium oxide coatings with thermal management performance in high-power components
• Aerospace and defense: starting material for beryllium metal in structural alloys, gyroscopes and guidance systems
• Metallurgical processing: flux and alloying agent precursor for copper-beryllium alloys specified for precision tooling
• Organic synthesis: Lewis acid catalyst in select Friedel-Crafts and related reactions, often chosen where conventional catalysts are unsuitable

Good to know: Anhydrous purity is the standard commercial form due to the compound's high reactivity with moisture during storage and handling. Packaging is handled under strict containment protocols given regulatory controls on beryllium.

Commercial specifications

• Technical and high-purity research grades
• Purity levels typically ranging from 98% to 99.9%+