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Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, granular, 99%

Catalog No. AAA1189230
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Description

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

Aluminum chloride 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 for the synthesis of 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.

Applications
Aluminum chloride 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 for the synthesis of 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.

Solubility
Soluble in water, hydrochloric acid and ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Reacts violently with water with liberation of heat.

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 Granules
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN1726
Merck Index 14,337
Solubility Information Soluble in water,hydrochloric acid and ethanol. 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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H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
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DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
EINECSNumber 231-208-1
RTECSNumber BD0525000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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