Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, granular, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Aluminum chloride 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 for the synthesis of 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.

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Applications
Aluminum chloride 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 for the synthesis of 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.

Solubility
Soluble in water, hydrochloric acid and ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Reacts violently with water with liberation of heat.

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°C (sublimation)

pH

2.4

Physical Form

Granules

Quantity

250 g

UN Number

UN1726

Merck Index

14,337

Solubility Information

Soluble in water,hydrochloric acid and ethanol. 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

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

SDS

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only