Aluminium chloride
Aluminium chloride CAS NO.7446-70-0
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 color. It is mainly produced and consumed in the production of aluminium metal, but large amounts are also used in other areas of chemical industry. The compound is often cited as a Lewis acid. It finds application in the chemical industry as a catalyst for Friedel–Crafts reactions, both acylations and alkylations.
Product Name |
Aluminium chloride |
Synonyms |
aluminumtrichloride,anhydrous |
CAS No. |
7446-70-0 |
Molecular Structure |
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Mobecular Weight |
257.12 |
Molecular Formula |
C11H10Cl2N2O |
Key Specification |
Appearance: White To Light Yellow crystalline powder |
Package |
25kg/fiber drum, double layer PE plastic bag inside |
Application |
Used as a catalyst in organic synthesis |
Storage |
Store in cool,dry and well-ventilated place,package should be kept sealed. |
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