Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous
Also known as Aluminium Trichloride
| H.S.Code | 28273200 | CAS No. | 7446-70-0 |
| Molecular Formula | AlCl3 | Molecular Weight | 133.34 |
| Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Refractive index | |
| Odour | Strong odor of Hydrogen Chloride | Solubility in water | Water reactive |
| Density | 2.44 g/cm³ | Flash point | 190 °C |
| pH value | 2.4 | Melting Point | 192.4°C |
About Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous
Aluminium chloride having molecular formula of AlCl3 is also known as aluminium trichloride. It is white solids but samples are often contaminated with iron chloride, giving 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 the chemical industry. Anhydrous aluminium chloride is hygroscopic, having a very pronounced affinity for water. It has a low melting and boiling point.
AlCl3 is a common Lewis-acid catalyst for Friedel–Crafts reactions, both acylations and alkylations. Aluminium chloride finds a wide variety of other applications in organic chemistry. It is used to induce a variety of hydrocarbon couplings and rearrangements.
Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous Specifications
| Packaging | 500 gm |
| Form | Powder |
| Colour | White to gray powder / Yellow |
| Grade | LR |
| Class | 8 |
| Storage | Keep tightly closed and protected from moisture |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
500 ml