Aluminium chloride 99+% Anhydrous, Extra pure 500g

CAS number: 7446-70-0

Chemical formula: AlCl₃
Molar mass: 133.34 g/mol

Properties

• Form: solid, white to light yellow crystals
• Melting point: approx. 192 °C (decomposes upon heating)
• Hygroscopic: readily absorbs moisture from the air
• Solubility: reacts violently with water (hydrolysis), releasing heat and HCl gas
• Reactivity: strong Lewis acid, moisture-sensitive

Applications

• Organic chemistry – catalyst in Friedel-Crafts reactions (alkylation and acylation of aromatic compounds).
• Pharmaceutical industry – synthesis of active ingredients and intermediates.
• Petrochemicals – catalyst in isomerization and hydrocarbon processing.
• Perfume industry – production of fragrances.
• Dyes and pigments – synthesis of coloring compounds.
• Research institutions – used in dry, moisture-sensitive reactions and experiments.

Safety & storage

• Hazards: corrosive, reacts violently with water; may cause severe burns and eye damage.
• GHS pictograms: Corrosive ⚠️
• H-statements: H302, H314, H335, H290
• P-statements: P260, P280, P301+P330+P331, P305+P351+P338, P501
• Storage: store tightly sealed and dry, in a cool, well-ventilated place; avoid contact with moisture, air and bases.

Packaging & delivery

• Available variants: on request in different packaging sizes
• Professionally packed and quickly delivered within the EU

Why choose our Aluminium chloride 99+% Anhydrous?

• High purity for laboratory and industrial applications
• Reliable quality according to strict safety standards
• Fast delivery and safe packaging