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Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, Reagent Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 01229830
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.
Specifications
Aluminum chloride | |
7446-70-0 | |
Lump/Powder | |
AlCl3 | |
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 |
190° (sublimation) | |
Gray to Yellow | |
250 g | |
MFCD00003422 | |
Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,ether,glycerol,propylene glycol and acetonitrile. | |
[Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-] | |
133.33 | |
Reagent | |
Moisture sensitive |
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
Keep container tightly closed and dry. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
H314-H335
DOTInformation : DOT Class: 8, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber : 231-208-1
RTECSNumber : BD0525000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only