Description

Aluminium(I)Chloride is a specialized inorganic compound with the CAS number 13595-81-8, primarily valued for its role as a potent Lewis acid catalyst and a precursor in organometallic synthesis. Its unique reactivity profile makes it a critical reagent for facilitating complex chemical transformations that are foundational to advanced material science. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale chemical manufacturers operating in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced polymer sectors.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, as well as other condensation and polymerization processes.
• Precursor for Organoaluminium Compounds: Serves as a key starting material in the synthesis of various alkylaluminium and arylaluminium reagents used in Ziegler-Natta catalysis.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing aluminium-containing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and optical device manufacturing.
• Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals.
• Research & Development: A vital reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic systems and novel inorganic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminium(I)Chloride
CAS No.	13595-81-8
Molecular Formula	AlCl
Molecular Weight	62.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum monochloride; Chloroaluminum(I); Aluminum(I) chloride; Monochloridoaluminum; AlCl; Aluminum chloride (AlCl)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Aluminium(I)Chloride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive and moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong acids, organic solvents, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (AlCl)	≥ 95.0%
Aluminium (Al) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%

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