Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, granular, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11324609	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11892.30	250 g
11483864	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11892.0B	1000 g
11493864	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11892.0I	5000 g

Description

Aluminum chloride 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 for the synthesis of 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.

Applications
Aluminum chloride 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 for the synthesis of 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.

Solubility
Soluble in water, hydrochloric acid and ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Reacts violently with water with liberation of heat.

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: Granules
• MDL Number: MFCD00003422
• Merck Index: 14,337
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,hydrochloric acid and ethanol. 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

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

RUO – Research Use Only