Indium(III) chloride, anhydrous, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11339515	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L18758.06	5 g
11349515	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L18758.14	25 g

Description

Indium(III) chloride is used in famous organic reactions such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and Diels-Alder reaction as a lewis acid catalyst. It is an efficient catalyst for thioacetalization and its chemoselectivity. It catalyzes the enantioselective ring-opening of meso-aziridines with thiols.

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Applications
Indium(III) chloride is used in famous organic reactions such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and Diels-Alder reaction as a lewis acid catalyst. It is an efficient catalyst for thioacetalization and its chemoselectivity. It catalyzes the enantioselective ring-opening of meso-aziridines with thiols.

Solubility
Soluble in water and tetrahydrofuran. Sparingly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. The molten state of indium(III) chloride may conduct electricity.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10025-82-8
• Molecular Formula: InCl₃
• MDL Number: MFCD00011058

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 800°C
• CAS: 10025-82-8
• MDL Number: MFCD00011058
• Merck Index: 14,4958
• Formula Weight: 221.18
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 3.46

• Melting Point: 586°C
• Molecular Formula: InCl₃
• UN Number: UN3260
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and tetrahydrofuran. Sparingly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in ether.
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Indium(III) chloride, anhydrous

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.

P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c

H302-H314-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only