Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, Reagent Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7446-70-0
• Molecular Formula: AlCl3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 133.33
• MDL Number: MFCD00003422
• InChI Key: VSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: aluminum chloride anhydrous, aluminum iii chloride, aluminiumchloride, aluminumchloride, aluminum chlorid, aluminum cloride, alumimum chloride, aluminum-chloride, trichloroaluminium, chloride aluminum
• IUPAC Name: aluminum(3+) trichloride
• SMILES: [Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-]

• Melting Point: 190° (sublimation)
• Color: Gray to Yellow
• Physical Form: Lump/Powder
• Quantity: 5 x 1 kg
• Solubility Information: Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,ether,glycerol,propylene glycol and acetonitrile.
• Formula Weight: 133.34
• Grade: Reagent
• Odor: Pungent
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 2.44
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum chloride

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