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Aluminum sec-butoxide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Aluminum sec-butoxide is used to prepare photosensitive alumina gel films. It is also used in the preparation of microporous crystalline aluminophosphate AlPO-41 and alumina mesoporous material. It is used as a gelling agent of paint and ink and water repellent substance of wood. Further, it acts as an active catalyst and reducer of aldehydes and ketones. In addition to this, it is used to make high-surface-area alumina using 2,4-pentanedione as a chelating agent.
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Aluminum sec-butoxide is used to prepare photosensitive alumina gel films. It is also used in the preparation of microporous crystalline aluminophosphate AlPO-41 and alumina mesoporous material. It is used as a gelling agent of paint and ink and water repellent substance of wood. Further, it acts as an active catalyst and reducer of aldehydes and ketones. In addition to this, it is used to make high-surface-area alumina using 2,4-pentanedione as a chelating agent.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and toluene.
Notes
Air and moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, metals and halogens.
Specifications
Boiling Point | 200°C to 206°C (30mmHg) |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN1992 |
Beilstein | 3910908 |
Flash Point | 27°C (82°F) |
Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,isopropyl alcohol and toluene. |
Formula Weight | 246.32 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Odor | Alcohol-like |
Refractive Index | 1.439 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H319-H335-H336 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H302-H312-H315-H319 Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 218-871-2 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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