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Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11497077
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Description

Pharmaceutical preparations of aluminum chloride hexahydrate are used to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition involving excessive sweating. It is also employed in deodorants, antiperspirant preparations, dyeing fabrics, refining crude oil, textile finishing, manufacturing parchment paper, preserving the wood and disinfecting stables. It also finds use as a reagent in organic synthesis. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is also useful in water treatment process, medicine and cosmetic products.

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
Pharmaceutical preparations of aluminum chloride hexahydrate are used to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition involving excessive sweating. It is also employed in deodorants, antiperspirant preparations, dyeing fabrics, refining crude oil, textile finishing, manufacturing parchment paper, preserving the wood and disinfecting stables. It also finds use as a reagent in organic synthesis. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is also useful in water treatment process, medicine and cosmetic products.

Solubility
Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether, glycerol, propylene glycol and acetonitrile.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7784-13-6
Molecular Formula AlCl3H12O6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 241.42
MDL Number MFCD00149134
InChI Key JGDITNMASUZKPW-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES O.O.O.O.O.O.[Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-]

Specifications

Melting Point 100°C (decomposition)
pH 2.5
Quantity 1000 g
UN Number UN3260
Merck Index 14,337
Solubility Information Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,ether,glycerol,propylene glycol and acetonitrile.
IUPAC Name aluminum(3+) hexahydrate trichloride
Formula Weight 241.43 (133.34 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 99%
Odor Odorless
Density 2.398
Chemical Name or Material Aluminum chloride hexahydrate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Aluminum chloride hexahydrate
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Aluminium chloride,hexahydrate

RUO – Research Use Only

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