Description

Aluminum Phenoxide is an organoaluminum compound primarily used as a catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its strong Lewis acidity and ability to facilitate key chemical transformations, making it a critical component in advanced material production. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and fine chemical industries seeking efficient catalytic processes.

Application

• Catalyst in Polymerization: Acts as a co-catalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta type polymerizations for producing polyolefins and other specialty polymers.
• Friedel-Crafts Catalyst: Used as a Lewis acid catalyst in alkylation and acylation reactions for synthesizing complex aromatic compounds.
• Reagent in Organic Synthesis: Employed in the formation of aluminum alkoxides and as a transesterification catalyst.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an activator or reagent in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for constructing carbon-carbon bonds.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in sol-gel processes and as a precursor for depositing aluminum-containing thin films or coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates specific synthetic steps in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Phenoxide
CAS No.	15086-27-8
Molecular Formula	Al(OC₆H₅)₃ or C₁₈H₁₅AlO₃
Molecular Weight	306.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Phenolate; Phenol, aluminum salt; Aluminum Triphenoxide; Triphenoxyaluminum; Aluminium Phenoxide; Tris(phenoxy)aluminum; Aluminum(III) Phenoxide; Phenoxyaluminum
EINECS	239-138-3

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Phenoxide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous in-house specifications, which typically include assay, identification, and impurity profile checks. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Al content)	Min. 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF)

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