Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, Reagent Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11381649	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 012298.30	250 g
11371649	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 012298.A1	1 kg
11361649	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 012298.D9	5 x 1 kg

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.

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° (sublimation)
• Color: Gray to Yellow
• Molecular Formula: AlCl3
• 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: Lump/Powder
• MDL Number: MFCD00003422
• Solubility Information: Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,ether,glycerol,propylene glycol and acetonitrile.
• SMILES: [Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 133.33
• Grade: Reagent
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum chloride

Safety and Handling

Keep container tightly closed and dry. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

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, anhydrous

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.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• 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/.
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only