Description

Diisobutylaluminum Chloride is a highly reactive organoaluminum compound widely utilized as a versatile catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its powerful Lewis acidity and alkylating capabilities, which are essential for driving complex chemical transformations. This product is critical for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise and efficient synthetic pathways.

Application

• Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Component: A key co-catalyst in the polymerization of olefins for producing polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, as well as in the reduction of carbonyl compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Production: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring selective alkylation steps.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a catalyst for producing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a catalyst for the synthesis and modification of elastomers and other specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diisobutylaluminum Chloride
CAS No.	1779-25-5
Molecular Formula	C8H18AlCl
Molecular Weight	176.66 g/mol
Synonyms	DIBC; Chlorodiisobutylaluminum; Diisobutylaluminium Chloride; Aluminum, chlorodiisobutyl-; (i-Bu)2AlCl; Chlorobis(2-methylpropyl)aluminum; AIBC; Di-iso-butylaluminum chloride
EINECS	217-215-8

Quality Control

Our Diisobutylaluminum Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and solution concentration. Our quality commitment aligns with industry best practices for organometallic reagents, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as water, alcohols, and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as (i-Bu)2AlCl)	≥ 95.0% (typically supplied as a solution in hydrocarbon solvent)
Concentration (in Toluene/Hexane)	1.0 M, 1.5 M, or as requested
Aluminum Content	By Titration
Chloride Content	By Titration

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