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Aluminum chloride, 98+%, extra pure, anhydrous powder, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11395005
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Description

Aluminum chloride is used to control excessive sweating. It is commonly used as a catalyst for the halogenation (especially chlorination) of aromatic groups, as well as in the Friedel Crafts reaction. It is also used in the Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction. It is widely used in the manufacturing of petrochemicals such as alkylbenzene, ethylbenzene, alkyl aryl ketone, ethyl chloride. It is used for making detergents, polymerization and isomerization reactions of hydrocarbons.

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.

Applications
Aluminum chloride is used to control excessive sweating. It is commonly used as a catalyst for the halogenation (especially chlorination) of aromatic groups, as well as in the Friedel Crafts reaction. It is also used in the Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction. It is widely used in the manufacturing of petrochemicals such as alkylbenzene, ethylbenzene, alkyl aryl ketone, ethyl chloride. It is used for making detergents, polymerization and isomerization reactions of hydrocarbons.

Solubility
Soluble in hydrochloric acid, ethanol, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride.Slightly soluble in benzene.

Notes
Aluminum chloride is hygroscopic. It must be packed in a tightly closed container and stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. It is water-reactive and corrosive in nature. It reacts vigorously with bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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-]

Specifications

Melting Point 190°C (sublimation)
pH 2.4
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN1726
Merck Index 14,337
Solubility Information Soluble in hydrochloric acid,ethanol,chloroform and carbon tetrachloride.Slightly soluble in benzene.
Formula Weight 133.34
Percent Purity 99%
Odor Pungent
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Density 2.44
Chemical Name or Material Aluminum chloride, anhydrous
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Aluminum chloride
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
 Precautionary Statement
  • 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/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Aluminum chloride

RUO – Research Use Only

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