The Global Molybdenum(V) Chloride (also known as Molybdenum Pentachloride) Market is entering a specialized growth phase, propelled by its critical role in advanced catalysis and the semiconductor industry. Strategic market projections indicate that the industry was valued at USD xxxx million in 2025 and is expected to reach a valuation of USD xxxx million by the year 2036, expanding at a CAGR of xx% globally.
Molybdenum(V) Chloride is a volatile, dark-colored solid that serves as an essential precursor for the synthesis of other molybdenum compounds and organometallic complexes. Its high reactivity makes it an ideal Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis and a primary precursor in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes for the electronics industry. As global manufacturing shifts toward high-precision electronic components and specialized polymer additives, the demand for ultra-high-purity MoCl₅ is witnessing a significant upward trend.
The 2025 Global Molybdenum(V) Chloride Market Report provides an extensive evaluation of the industry’s lifecycle, development components, and global supply patterns. This research calculates present and historical market values to forecast industrial management strategies for the 2026–2036 period.
The study investigates several high-impact parameters, including:
Governmental & Environmental Policy: Analysis of hazardous material handling regulations and the impact of mining quotas in major molybdenum-producing regions.
Technological Innovation: Advancements in sublimation and purification techniques to achieve 5N (99.999%) purity for semiconductor applications.
Market Environment: The correlation between global molybdenum ore (molybdenite) prices and the production costs of chlorinated derivatives.
Technical Progress: Growing utilization in the production of flame-resistant resins and specialized lubricants for the aerospace sector.
The COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 initially disrupted the market through mining halts and logistics bottlenecks, particularly affecting the export of refractory metal chlorides from China and North America. However, the subsequent years have seen a robust recovery driven by the "Digital Transformation" boom. The increased demand for microchips, which utilize molybdenum-based thin films for gate electrodes, has stabilized the market. Post-pandemic, the industry has pivoted toward high-reliability supply chains and specialized laboratory-scale production to meet the needs of the emerging green-chemistry and nanotechnology sectors.
To provide a granular understanding of the market, the industry is segmented by purity grade, physical form, and end-use application.
Purity 99.9% (Industrial Grade): Standard grade used primarily for flame retardants and general-purpose catalysts.
Purity >99.9% (Electronic/Research Grade): Ultra-high purity (99.95% to 99.999%) required for CVD, ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition), and high-end pharmaceutical synthesis.
Solution Form: Molybdenum(V) Chloride dissolved in organic solvents for specific industrial catalytic processes.
Chemical Catalyst: Used as a Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts reactions, olefin metathesis, and chlorination of aromatic compounds.
Electronics & Semiconductors: Serving as a precursor for Molybdenum thin-film deposition in microprocessors and solar cells.
Flame Resistant Resins: Additive in high-performance polymers to enhance thermal stability and reduce flammability.
Organometallic Synthesis: Primary starting material for the production of molybdenum hexacarbonyl and other molybdenum-based catalysts.
Others: Including use in specialized metal-surface treatments and as a reagent in metallurgical research.
Chemical & Petrochemical: Large-scale catalytic applications in organic synthesis.
Electronics & Optoelectronics: High-precision coating and deposition processes.
Automotive & Aerospace: Utilization in high-temperature resins and specialized lubricants.
Research & Academia: Laboratory-scale reagents for advanced material science and catalyst development.
Asia-Pacific: The largest market share holder, led by China, which is a primary producer of molybdenum raw materials. Japan and South Korea drive the demand for electronic-grade MoCl₅.
North America: A mature market focusing on high-tech R&D and aerospace applications, with the U.S. leading in advanced catalytic research.
Europe: Focused on high-compliance chemical manufacturing and sustainable polymer additives, with Germany being a major consumer of high-purity chlorides.
Middle East & Africa: Emerging interest in downstream petrochemical processing and metal-refining technologies.
The competitive landscape consists of specialized chemical manufacturers, high-purity material suppliers, and large-scale industrial reagent firms.
Global Industry Leaders:
Merck KGaA (Sigma-Aldrich): A premier provider of high-purity molybdenum pentachloride for global research and development.
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Alfa Aesar): Leading supplier of specialty inorganic chemicals and refractory metal salts.
Materion Corporation: Specialized in high-performance advanced materials and precursors for thin-film deposition.
Strem Chemicals (Ascensus Specialties): Renowned for high-purity organometallics and metal halides for catalysis.
American Elements: A global manufacturer of high-purity engineered materials and metal chlorides.
Specialized and Regional Powerhouses:
Huajing Powdery Material Science and Technological: A key Chinese player focusing on industrial-scale molybdenum compounds.
Shandong Dongfang Technology: Specialized in the production of high-performance chemical intermediates for the domestic Asian market.
Luoyang Tongrun Info Technology Co., Ltd.: Focused on nanotechnology and high-purity metal-based chemical reagents.
Noah Technologies: A North American specialist in high-purity inorganic chemicals for the aerospace and defense industries.
Multivalent Laboratory: Providing specialized synthesis of transition metal halides for academic and industrial research.
GFS Chemicals: A niche provider of specialty inorganic reagents for analytical and industrial use.
Stanford Advanced Materials: Focused on high-purity materials for the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors.
Semiconductor Miniaturization: The transition to sub-7nm process nodes requires molybdenum-based materials for better thermal and electrical performance compared to traditional tungsten.
Advancements in Green Catalysis: Increasing demand for molybdenum-based catalysts that offer higher selectivity and lower toxicity in organic synthesis.
High-Performance Polymers: The growth of the electric vehicle (EV) sector is boosting the demand for flame-resistant resins and high-temperature plastics where MoCl₅ acts as a critical additive.
Modernization of Thin-Film Solar Cells: Molybdenum pentachloride is increasingly used as a precursor for the back-contact layer in CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide) solar cells.
1. Market Overview of Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1)
1.1 Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Overview
1.1.1 Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2025 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Purity 99.9%
2.4 Purity greater than 99.9%
3. Covid-19 Impact Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Chloride Catalyst
3.4 Flame Resistant Resin
3.5 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Business
5.1 Huajing Powdery Material ScienceandTechnological
5.1.1 Huajing Powdery Material ScienceandTechnological Company Profile
5.1.2 Huajing Powdery Material ScienceandTechnological Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Product Specification
5.1.3 Huajing Powdery Material ScienceandTechnological Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Shandong Dongfang Technology
5.2.1 Shandong Dongfang Technology Company Profile
5.2.2 Shandong Dongfang Technology Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Product Specification
5.2.3 Shandong Dongfang Technology Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Luoyang Tongruen
5.3.1 Luoyang Tongruen Company Profile
5.3.2 Luoyang Tongruen Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Product Specification
5.3.3 Luoyang Tongruen Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Noah Technologies
5.4.1 Noah Technologies Company Profile
5.4.2 Noah Technologies Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Product Specification
5.4.3 Noah Technologies Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Multialent Laboratory
5.5.1 Multialent Laboratory Company Profile
5.5.2 Multialent Laboratory Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Product Specification
5.5.3 Multialent Laboratory Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
6.2 North America Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
7.2 East Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
8.2 Europe Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
9.2 South Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
11.2 Middle East Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
12.2 Africa Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
13.2 Oceania Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
14.2 South America Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Size by Application
16 Molybdenumchloride(V) (CAS 10241-05-1) Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
To provide a granular understanding of the market, the industry is segmented by purity grade, physical form, and end-use application.
Purity 99.9% (Industrial Grade): Standard grade used primarily for flame retardants and general-purpose catalysts.
Purity >99.9% (Electronic/Research Grade): Ultra-high purity (99.95% to 99.999%) required for CVD, ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition), and high-end pharmaceutical synthesis.
Solution Form: Molybdenum(V) Chloride dissolved in organic solvents for specific industrial catalytic processes.
Chemical Catalyst: Used as a Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts reactions, olefin metathesis, and chlorination of aromatic compounds.
Electronics & Semiconductors: Serving as a precursor for Molybdenum thin-film deposition in microprocessors and solar cells.
Flame Resistant Resins: Additive in high-performance polymers to enhance thermal stability and reduce flammability.
Organometallic Synthesis: Primary starting material for the production of molybdenum hexacarbonyl and other molybdenum-based catalysts.
Others: Including use in specialized metal-surface treatments and as a reagent in metallurgical research.
Chemical & Petrochemical: Large-scale catalytic applications in organic synthesis.
Electronics & Optoelectronics: High-precision coating and deposition processes.
Automotive & Aerospace: Utilization in high-temperature resins and specialized lubricants.
Research & Academia: Laboratory-scale reagents for advanced material science and catalyst development.
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