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Aluminum bromide, 99.997% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA8906514
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25 g

Description

CAS: 7727-15-3 | AlBr3 | 266.69 g/mol

Aluminum Bromide, is used as a catalyst for the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, and also for bromination and isomerization in organic synthesis.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7727-15-3
Molecular Formula AlBr3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 266.69
MDL Number MFCD00003421
InChI Key PQLAYKMGZDUDLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Synonym Aluminum tribromide
IUPAC Name aluminium(3+) tribromide
SMILES [Al+3].[Br-].[Br-].[Br-]

Specifications

Boiling Point 265°C
Melting Point 97.5°C
Color Orange to White
Physical Form Crystalline
Quantity 25 g
Assay Percent Range 99.997% (Metals basis)
Solubility Information Soluble in benzene,alcohol,carbon disulfide,ether and toluene. Reacts with water.
Formula Weight 266.71
Odor Pungent
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Density 3.21 g/cm3
Chemical Name or Material Aluminum bromide
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H314
Hazard Statement Keep container dry. When using do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Never add water to this product. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Precautionary Statement P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation DOT Class: 8, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber 231-779-7
RTECSNumber BD0350000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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