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Aluminum chloride, anhydrous, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is used to control excessive sweating. It is commonly used as a catalyst for the halogenation (especially chlorination) of aromatic groups, as well as in the Friedel Crafts reaction. It is also used in the Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction. It is widely used in the manufacturing of petrochemicals such as alkylbenzene, ethylbenzene, alkyl aryl ketone, ethyl chloride. It is used for making detergents, polymerization and isomerization reactions of hydrocarbons.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 190°C (sublimation) |
| pH | 2.4 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN1726 |
| Merck Index | 14,337 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in benzene,carbon tetrachloride,chloroform,hydrochloric acid,ether,benzophenone,nitrobenzene and ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 133.34 |
| Percent Purity | 99.999% |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
- Aluminum chloride
- Danger
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only