Aluminum chloride, 98+%, extra pure, anhydrous powder, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11395005	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L18489.22	100 g
11305015	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L18489.36	500 g

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.

Applications
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.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7446-70-0
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 133.33
• InChI Key: VSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• IUPAC Name: aluminum(3+) trichloride

• Molecular Formula: AlCl3
• MDL Number: MFCD00003422
• Synonym: aluminum chloride anhydrous, aluminum iii chloride, aluminiumchloride, aluminumchloride, aluminum chlorid, aluminum cloride, alumimum chloride, aluminum-chloride, trichloroaluminium, chloride aluminum
• SMILES: [Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-]

Specifications

• Melting Point: 190°C (sublimation)
• pH: 2.4
• Molecular Formula: AlCl3
• UN Number: UN1726
• Synonym: aluminum chloride anhydrous, aluminum iii chloride, aluminiumchloride, aluminumchloride, aluminum chlorid, aluminum cloride, alumimum chloride, aluminum-chloride, trichloroaluminium, chloride aluminum
• InChI Key: VSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• IUPAC Name: aluminum(3+) trichloride
• Formula Weight: 133.34
• Odor: Pungent
• Density: 2.44

• CAS: 7446-70-0
• Physical Form: Powder
• MDL Number: MFCD00003422
• Merck Index: 14,337
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hydrochloric acid,ethanol,chloroform and carbon tetrachloride.Slightly soluble in benzene.
• SMILES: [Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 133.33
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum chloride, anhydrous

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

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

Product Identifier

• Aluminum chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• 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.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Aluminum chloride

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