Description

Potassium Tetrachloroaluminate is an inorganic salt complex primarily used as a versatile catalyst and reagent in specialized chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a potent Lewis acid catalyst, particularly in Friedel-Crafts type reactions and other processes requiring a strong, non-aqueous acidic medium. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and advanced material sectors.

Application

• Friedel-Crafts Catalyst: Acts as a powerful Lewis acid catalyst for alkylation and acylation reactions in organic synthesis.
• Electrolyte Component: Used in the formulation of molten salt electrolytes for advanced battery systems and electroplating applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a chlorinating agent and a source of tetrachloroaluminate anion in the preparation of organoaluminum compounds.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis and surface treatment of specialty ceramics and inorganic materials.
• Research & Development: A key reagent for exploring new catalytic pathways and reaction mechanisms in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tetrachloroaluminate
CAS No.	13821-13-1
Molecular Formula	AlCl4K or KAlCl4
Molecular Weight	230.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Aluminum Chloride; Tetrachloroaluminate Potassium Salt; Potassium Chloroaluminate; KAlCl4; Aluminate(1-), tetrachloro-, potassium (1:1); Potassium Tetrachloroaluminate(III); Potassium Aluminium Tetrachloride
EINECS	237-511-0

Quality Control

Our Potassium Tetrachloroaluminate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and technical compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KAlCl4)	≥ 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.