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Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, Reagent Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11371649
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250 g
1 kg
5 x 1 kg

Description

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.

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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° (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
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Aluminium chloride, anhydrous
 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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