Aluminum chloride, 98+%, extra pure, anhydrous powder, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Aluminum chloride is used to control excessive sweating. It is commonly used as a catalyst for the halogenation (especially chlorination) of aromatic groups, as well as in the Friedel Crafts reaction. It is also used in the Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction. It is widely used in the manufacturing of petrochemicals such as alkylbenzene, ethylbenzene, alkyl aryl ketone, ethyl chloride. It is used for making detergents, polymerization and isomerization reactions of hydrocarbons.

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 to control excessive sweating. It is commonly used as a catalyst for the halogenation (especially chlorination) of aromatic groups, as well as in the Friedel Crafts reaction. It is also used in the Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction. It is widely used in the manufacturing of petrochemicals such as alkylbenzene, ethylbenzene, alkyl aryl ketone, ethyl chloride. It is used for making detergents, polymerization and isomerization reactions of hydrocarbons.

Solubility
Soluble in hydrochloric acid, ethanol, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride.Slightly soluble in benzene.

Notes
Aluminum chloride is hygroscopic. It must be packed in a tightly closed container and stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. It is water-reactive and corrosive in nature. It reacts vigorously with bases.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 190°C (sublimation)
• pH: 2.4
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1726
• Merck Index: 14,337
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hydrochloric acid,ethanol,chloroform and carbon tetrachloride.Slightly soluble in benzene.
• Formula Weight: 133.34
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Pungent
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 2.44
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum chloride, anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
EINECSNumber	231-208-1
RTECSNumber	BD0525000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only