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Aluminum chloride, ultra dry, 99.999% (metals basis)
Description
Aluminum chloride 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.
- Ampouled under argon
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 190°C (sublimation) |
| pH | 2.4 |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 100 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 |
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