Description

Aluminum Chloride Hydrate is an inorganic salt widely utilized for its potent Lewis acid and catalytic properties. This compound is essential in numerous industrial synthesis and treatment processes where a controlled, reactive source of aluminum is required. Key industries that rely on this material include pharmaceutical manufacturing, water treatment, and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Friedel-Crafts Catalyst: A fundamental catalyst in alkylation and acylation reactions for synthesizing aromatic compounds in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Water & Wastewater Treatment: Acts as a highly effective coagulant and flocculant for removing suspended solids, phosphates, and organic colorants.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug precursors requiring Lewis acid catalysis.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a mordant in dye fixation processes and as a raw material in the synthesis of certain inorganic pigments.
• Petroleum Refining: Employed in isomerization and cracking processes to modify hydrocarbon structures.
• Adhesive & Sealant Production: Functions as a cross-linking agent and curing accelerator in specific polymer formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a standard analytical reagent and for various synthetic procedures in research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	10124-27-3
Molecular Formula	AlCl3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	133.34 (anhydrous basis) + hydrate component
Synonyms	Aluminum Trichloride Hydrate; Trichloroaluminum Hydrate; Aluminum(III) Chloride Hydrate; Aluminium Chloride Hydrate; ACH; Hydrated Aluminum Chloride; Aluminum Chloride Solution (aqueous); Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) precursor
EINECS	233-404-7 (for anhydrous AlCl3)

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Chloride Hydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and caking. Store away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to yellowish lumps or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as AlCl3)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %

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