Aluminum chloride

Synonym: Aluminum chloride anhydrous, Aluminum trichloride, AlCl3

CAS Number 7446-70-0 | MDL Number MFCD00003422 | EC Number 231-208-1

Aluminum chloride, anhydrous Chemical Structure

Product codeAL6700
CAS number7446-70-0
Assay (purity)99.7%
Metal purity99.999%-Al
Molecular weight133.34
Formsolid
Appearancelight yellow powder
Melting point194 °C (381.2 °F)
Boiling point187.7 °C (369.9 °F)
Sensitivitymoisture
Molecular formulaAlCl3
Linear formulaAlCl3
Packagingglassware/metal containers/bubblers

Aluminium chloride, as one of the most commonly used and also one of the most powerful acid , finds a wide variety of applications in organic chemistry. It can be used to introduce aldehyde groups onto aromatic rings. This product is also finds application in the chemical industry as a catalyst for Friedel–Crafts reactions, both acylations and alkylations. For example in the preparation of anthraquinone (for the dyestuffs industry) from benzene and phosgene. It is also widely used for polymerization and isomerization reactions of hydrocarbons. Important examples include the manufacture of ethylbenzene, which used to make styrene and polystyrene, and also production of dodecylbenzene, which is used for making detergents.

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Safety information

UN1726
Hazardous class8
Packing groupII
Pictograms
Signal wordDANGER
Hazard statementsH290-H314-H318-H402
Precautionary statementsP234-P260- P264-P280-P301 + P330 + P331-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340-P305 + P351 + P338-P310-P363-P390
Transport descriptionAluminum chloride, anhydrous
In TSCA registryYes

First Aid Measures

General adviceConsult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous area.
Eye contactRinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Skin contactWash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
InhalationIf breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
If swallowedDo NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Certificates of analysis (CoA)

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Lot# 10558

External identifiers for Aluminum trichloride

Pubchem CID24012
SMILES[Al](Cl)(Cl)Cl
IUPAC Nametrichloroalumane
InchI IdentifierInChI=1S/Al.3ClH/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3
InchI KeyVSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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