Aluminum chloride PurTrace for trace analysis, >= 99.999%

PurTrace


Linear Formula:  AlCl3
Molecular Weight:  133.34 g/mol
CAS Number: 7446-70-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mmHg ( 100 °C)
Assay Purity >= 99.999 %
B pt. 180°C
M pt. 190°C(lit.)
Density 2.44
Form Powder

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28273200
Flash point 88°C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

Description

Application
It is widely used as a catalyst in organic reactions such as FriedelCrafts reactions for the synthesis of various aromatic compounds.

Purpose
Its purpose is to accept electron pairs and generate electrophiles thereby facilitating chemical transformations in organic synthesis.

General Description
Aluminum chloride (AlCl) is a chemical compound that exists as a white to yellow crystalline solid and acts as a strong Lewis acid.