[014552] CAS 7446-70-0 | Aluminum chloride, ultra dry, 99.99% (metals basis)

CAS : 7446-70-0
UN# : UN1726
MDL : MFCD00003422
Hazard Class : 8
EINECS : 231-208-1
Packing Group : II

Chemical Properties

Formula : AlCl3
Formula weight : 133.34
Melting Point : 190° subl.
Density : 2.44
Sensitivity : Moisture Sensitive. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Powder, Ampouled under argon
Solubility : Soluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, hydrochloric acid, ether,benzophenone, nitrobenzene and ethanol.

Applications

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.

Notes

Stable but incompatible with alcohols.Other References :
Merck : 14,337
UN# : UN1726

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statements : P260-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P301+P330+P331-P405-P501aDo not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
위험 문구 : 34Causes burns.
안전 문구 : 7/8-28-45Keep container tightly closed and dry.After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of … (to be specified by the manufacturer).In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).