| Formula / Notation | AlCl3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7446-70-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 133.34 |
| Melting Point | 381 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 230 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.44 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Water reactive |
| Appearance | Aluminum chloride, anhydrous appears as a white to gray powder with a pungent odor. Corrosive to tissue and toxic by ingestion. |
| Also Known As | trichloroalumane; ALUMINUM CHLORIDE; 7446-70-0; Aluminum trichloride; Aluminium trichloride; Trichloroaluminum; Aluminum chloride anhydrous; AlCl3; Pearsall; Aluminiumchlorid |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Aluminium chloride?
Aluminium trichloride is an aluminium coordination entity. It has a role as a Lewis acid.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: trichloroalumane
Other Names / Synonyms: trichloroalumane; ALUMINUM CHLORIDE; 7446-70-0; Aluminum trichloride; Aluminium trichloride; Trichloroaluminum; Aluminum chloride anhydrous; AlCl3; Pearsall; Aluminiumchlorid
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 381 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 230 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.44 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 133.34 |
| Solubility | Water reactive |
| Appearance | Aluminum chloride, anhydrous appears as a white to gray powder with a pungent odor. Corrosive to tissue and toxic by ingestion. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Aluminium trichloride is an aluminium coordination entity. It has a role as a Lewis acid.
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Aluminium chloride is: AlCl3