Aluminum bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7727-15-3
• Molecular Formula: AlBr3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 266.69
• MDL Number: MFCD00003421
• InChI Key: PQLAYKMGZDUDLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: Aluminum tribromide
• IUPAC Name: aluminium(3+) tribromide
• SMILES: [Al+3].[Br-].[Br-].[Br-]

• Boiling Point: 265°C
• Melting Point: 97.5°C
• Color: Orange to White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 10 g
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Solubility Information: Reacts with water violently,soluble in alcohol,carbon disulfide,ether.Slightly soluble in methanol,diethyl ether and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 266.71
• Odor: Pungent
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Decomposition Information: Reacts with water violently
• Density: 3.21 g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum bromide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Aluminum bromide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only