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Aluminum chloride, 98+%, extra pure, anhydrous powder, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L1848936
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.
ApplicationsAluminum 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.
Specifications
Aluminum chloride | |
anhydrous | |
2.4 | |
500 g | |
MFCD00003422 | |
14,337 | |
Soluble in hydrochloric acid,ethanol,chloroform and carbon tetrachloride.Slightly soluble in benzene. | |
[Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-] | |
133.33 | |
99% | |
Moisture sensitive |
190°C (sublimation) | |
7446-70-0 | |
Powder | |
AlCl3 | |
UN1726 | |
aluminum chloride anhydrous, aluminum iii chloride, aluminiumchloride, aluminumchloride, aluminum chlorid, aluminum cloride, alumimum chloride, aluminum-chloride, trichloroaluminium, chloride aluminum | |
VSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K | |
aluminum(3+) trichloride | |
133.34 | |
Pungent | |
2.44 |
Chemical Identifiers
7446-70-0 | |
133.33 | |
VSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K | |
aluminum(3+) trichloride |
AlCl3 | |
MFCD00003422 | |
aluminum chloride anhydrous, aluminum iii chloride, aluminiumchloride, aluminumchloride, aluminum chlorid, aluminum cloride, alumimum chloride, aluminum-chloride, trichloroaluminium, chloride aluminum | |
[Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-] |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
H314-H335
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; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only