Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, Reagent Grade

Description

CAS: 7446-70-0 | AlCl3 | 133.33 g/mol

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.

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: 250 g
• 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

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335
Hazard Statement	Keep container tightly closed and dry. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 8, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	231-208-1
RTECSNumber	BD0525000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only