Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, Reagent Grade

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11371649	1 kg	1kg
11381649	250 g	250g
11361649	5 x 1 kg	5kg

Product Code. 11371649 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. 012298.A1

Description

CAS: 7446-70-0 | AlCl3 | 133.33 g/mol

It is used as a catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation of aromatic compounds. It is one of the most commonly employed Lewis acids for a wide variety of organic transformations. It catalyzes the ene reaction, polymerization, and isomerization reactions. For example, it can be used to synthesis ethyl benzene which is a precursor for producing polystyrene. It can be used for producing dodecylbenzene, a key intermediate for detergents. It is useful in the production of anthroquinone, the presursor for dyestuffs. It is used in the synthesis of bis(arene) metal complexes, through Fischer-Hafner synthesis. Gattermann-Koch reaction employs aluminum chloride for introducing formyl group onto aromatic rings.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7446-70-0
• Molecular Formula: AlCl3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 133.33
• MDL Number: MFCD00003422
• InChI Key: VSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: aluminum chloride anhydrous, aluminum iii chloride, aluminiumchloride, aluminumchloride, aluminum chlorid, aluminum cloride, alumimum chloride, aluminum-chloride, trichloroaluminium, chloride aluminum
• IUPAC Name: aluminum(3+) trichloride
• SMILES: [Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-]

• Melting Point: 190° (sublimation)
• Color: Gray to Yellow
• Physical Form: Lump/Powder
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Solubility Information: Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,ether,glycerol,propylene glycol and acetonitrile.
• Formula Weight: 133.34
• Grade: Reagent
• Odor: Pungent
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Decomposition Information: Reacts violently with water with liberation of heat
• Density: 2.44 g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum chloride

Safety and Handling

Identifiant produit

• Aluminium chloride, anhydrous

Mention d'avertissement

• Danger

Catégorie de danger

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Mention de danger

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Conseils de prudence

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Informations supplémentaires

• MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Aluminum chloride

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