Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11490790	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 044470.06	5 g
11400800	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 044470.14	25 g
11410800	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 044470.22	100 g

Description

It 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.

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
• MDL Number: MFCD00003422
• Merck Index: 14,337
• Solubility Information: Soluble in benzene,carbon tetrachloride,chloroform,hydrochloric acid,ether,benzophenone,nitrobenzene and ethanol.
• SMILES: [Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 133.33
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Assay: (metals basis)

• CAS: 7446-70-0
• 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 g/mL
• 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

Product Identifier

• Aluminum chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• 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.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• 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/.
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only