[089891] CAS 556-91-2 | Aluminum tert-butoxide, 97%

CAS : 556-91-2
UN# : UN2925
MDL : MFCD00008801
Hazard Class : 4.1
EINECS : 209-146-1
Packing Group : III

Other name :

Aluminum tri-tert-butoxideTri-tert-butoxyaluminum

Chemical Properties

Formula : Al[OC(CH3)3]3
Formula weight : 246.32
Melting Point : 200-202°
Boiling Point : 156°/2mm
Density : 1.025
Sensitivity : Moisture Sensitive. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Powder
Solubility : Very soluble in organic solvents like alcohols, benzene, toluene and xylene.

Applications

Aluminum tert-butoxide is utilized as a reagent in the Oppenauer oxidation of alcohols to ketones. It is also used in Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction of ketones. It is actively involved in the preparation of 1,1,2-triethoxyethene by reacting with 1,1,2,2-tetraethoxyethane followed by the elimination of alcohol.

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H314-H318-H228Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Causes serious eye damage.Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statements : P210-P241-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501aKeep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.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.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other References :

Beilstein : 4148229Merck : 14,333
UN# : UN2925