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VWR Aluminium chloride, anhydrous ≥99%, GPR RECTAPUR®
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Specifications:
| Application | Organic Synthesis | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | VWR | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | AlCl₃ |
Aluminium chloride (AlCl₃) is a highly reactive Lewis acid widely used in organic and inorganic synthesis, particularly in Friedel–Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions. This anhydrous ≥99% GPR RECTAPUR® grade provides the high purity and low moisture content essential for demanding laboratory and industrial applications.
Key Features
- High Purity (≥99%): Suitable for both laboratory synthesis and industrial-scale processes
- Anhydrous Form: Low moisture content ensures reliable reactivity in water-sensitive applications
- Lewis Acid Catalyst: Essential for Friedel–Crafts and other electrophilic substitution reactions
- High Thermal Stability: Solidifies and boils at 180 °C, making it effective under elevated reaction conditions
- GPR RECTAPUR® Grade: Assured chemical quality for general-purpose reagents in regulated environments
Chemical and Physical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Aluminium chloride, anhydrous |
| CAS Number | 7446-70-0 |
| Molecular Formula | AlCl₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 133.34 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | 180 °C (at 1013 hPa) |
| Melting Point | 180–181 °C |
| Density | 1.31 g/cm³ (at 20 °C) |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| EINECS Number | 231-208-1 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003422 |
| Merck Index | 13,00335 |
| UN Number | UN1726 |
| ADR Classification | Class 8, Packing Group II |
Safety & Handling
| Hazard Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| GHS Pictogram | Corrosive |
| Hazard Statements | H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| Precautions | Handle under dry conditions; reacts violently with water |
Applications
- Friedel–Crafts Reactions: Widely used in alkylation and acylation of aromatic compounds
- Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst in polymerization and isomerization processes
- Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate and process catalyst
- Electronics Industry: Used in production of aluminum-based semiconductors
- Research & Development: Frequently used in coordination chemistry and materials science
VWR Aluminium Chloride, Anhydrous ≥99%, GPR RECTAPUR® is a highly reactive and pure Lewis acid catalyst, trusted in organic synthesis and industrial chemistry. Its excellent thermal stability and minimal water content make it a versatile reagent for moisture-sensitive processes in research and production environments.