Aluminium chloride (AlCl3) is the main compound of aluminium and chlorine. It is white, but samples are often contaminated with iron(III) chloride, giving it a yellow colour. The solid has a low melting and boiling point.

Used as a catalyst for Friedel-Crafts reactions, both acylations and alkylations

Minimum Assay: >99%
Molecular Formula: AlCl3
Molecular Weight: 133.44
Melting point: 190 °C
Iron (Fe): <11ppm
Insoluble Matter: <118ppm

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prec Phrases: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.



Cas No: 7446-70-0
Einecs No: 231-208-1
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