Description

Butyldichloroaluminium is an organoaluminium compound widely used as a versatile catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate key reactions such as polymerization, alkylation, and as a Lewis acid catalyst. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale production in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• As a cocatalyst in Ziegler-Natta type polymerization systems for olefins.
• As a Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• As a key reagent in organic synthesis for the formation of carbon-aluminium bonds.
• In the synthesis of specialty chemicals and advanced intermediates for pharmaceuticals.
• For the activation of other catalysts and initiators in polymer chemistry.
• In research and development of novel organometallic compounds and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyldichloroaluminium
CAS No.	2444-82-8
Molecular Formula	C4H9AlCl2
Molecular Weight	155.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Butylaluminium Dichloride; Dichlorobutylalane; Aluminium, Butyldichloro-; Butylaluminum Dichloride; n-Butylaluminium Dichloride; n-Butyldichloroaluminium; BADC; Butylaluminum Chloride (1:2)
EINECS	219-474-9

Quality Control

Our Butyldichloroaluminium is produced under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, chloride content, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for organometallic reagents to guarantee performance and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its sensitivity to moisture and air, handling should be performed using appropriate inert techniques.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al content)	≥ 95.0%
Chloride Content	Contact for details
Butyl Group Content	Contact for details
Impurities (by GC)	Contact for details

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