Description

Aluminum Hexachloride is an inorganic chemical compound with the CAS number 13845-12-0, primarily used as a versatile catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its strong Lewis acidity, which is essential for facilitating critical chemical transformations in high-value manufacturing processes. This product is a key material for industries including pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and advanced material science, where precise and efficient catalysis is required.

Application

• As a catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions for the production of intermediates.
• As a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic synthesis processes, including polymerization and isomerization.
• In the manufacture of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs).
• For the synthesis of organoaluminum compounds used in material science.
• In research and development laboratories for exploring new catalytic pathways.
• As a chlorinating agent in specific inorganic and metal-organic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Hexachloride
CAS No.	13845-12-0
Molecular Formula	Al2Cl6
Molecular Weight	266.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Chloride (Anhydrous); Aluminum(III) Chloride; Dichloroaluminum Chloride; Aluminum Chloride Dimer; Hexachlorodialuminum; Aluminium Trichloride; AlCl3 (referring to the dimeric form); Catalytic Grade Aluminum Chloride
EINECS	237-575-8

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Hexachloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is assured through a rigorous testing protocol that includes identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and organic compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystals or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al2Cl6)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

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