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Aluminum bromide, 98%
CAS: 7727-15-3 | AlBr3 | 266.69 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 01111309
Description
Alkylation, bromination and isomerization catalyst in organic synthesis.Aluminum bromide acts as a strong Lewis acid and is used in Lewis acid-promoted reactions such as epoxide ring openings. It is used as a catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. It also finds application in bromination and isomerization reactions in organic synthesis. It is also used in polymerization reaction to prepare poly(o-xylene)from benzocyclobutene.
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Specifications
| 265°C | |
| 97.5°C | |
| Orange to White | |
| 10 g | |
| AlBr3 | |
| Aluminum tribromide | |
| PQLAYKMGZDUDLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-K | |
| aluminium(3+) tribromide | |
| 266.71 | |
| Moisture sensitive | |
| 3.21 g/cm3 |
| Aluminum bromide | |
| 7727-15-3 | |
| Crystalline | |
| 98% | |
| MFCD00003421 | |
| Reacts with water violently,soluble in alcohol,carbon disulfide,ether.Slightly soluble in methanol,diethyl ether and acetone. | |
| [Al+3].[Br-].[Br-].[Br-] | |
| 266.69 | |
| Pungent | |
| Reacts with water violently |
Chemical Identifiers
| 7727-15-3 | |
| 266.69 | |
| PQLAYKMGZDUDLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-K | |
| aluminium(3+) tribromide |
| AlBr3 | |
| MFCD00003421 | |
| Aluminum tribromide | |
| [Al+3].[Br-].[Br-].[Br-] |
Safety and Handling
Keep container dry. When using do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Never add water to this product. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
H302-H314
DOTInformation : DOT Class: 8, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber : 231-779-7
RTECSNumber : BD0350000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only