Description

Sodium Tetrachloroaluminate is an inorganic salt complex of aluminum and sodium chlorides. This compound serves as a versatile and powerful Lewis acid catalyst and chlorinating agent in demanding chemical syntheses. It is particularly valuable for industries requiring high-purity aluminum sources or specialized chlorination reactions. Key sectors utilizing this material include fine chemical manufacturing, advanced materials synthesis, and specialized metallurgical processes.

Application

• Friedel-Crafts Catalysis: Acts as a potent Lewis acid catalyst for alkylation and acylation reactions in organic synthesis.
• Chlorinating Agent: Used for the controlled introduction of chlorine atoms in the production of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
• Electrolyte Component: Employed in the formulation of specific molten salt electrolytes for advanced battery systems and electroplating.
• Precursor for Aluminum Compounds: Serves as a high-purity starting material for synthesizing other aluminum-based chemicals and complexes.
• Metallurgy: Used in processes for aluminum refining and the production of aluminum alloys.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic and synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Tetrachloroaluminate
CAS No.	7784-16-9
Molecular Formula	AlCl4Na or NaAlCl4
Molecular Weight	191.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Aluminum Chloride; Tetrachloroaluminate Sodium Salt; Sodium Chloroaluminate; NaAlCl4; Aluminum Sodium Chloride (AlCl4Na); Sodium Tetrachloroaluminate(III)
EINECS	232-054-6

Quality Control

Our Sodium Tetrachloroaluminate is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and comprehensive quality testing is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Store at room temperature (15-25°C) away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture to maintain product stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NaAlCl4)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.