Description

Dialuminium Bromide Pentahydroxide is an inorganic aluminum-bromine compound with a unique hydroxide-bromide composition. This material is valued for its dual functionality as a source of both aluminum and bromide ions in specialized synthesis and material science applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the development of novel catalysts, flame retardants, and advanced ceramic precursors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing Lewis acid catalysts used in organic synthesis, particularly in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.
• Flame Retardant Additive: Incorporated into polymer matrices and coatings, where it can act as a synergistic agent, releasing bromine and aluminum oxide to inhibit combustion.
• Ceramic & Material Science: Used in the sol-gel production of advanced aluminum oxide-based ceramics and composites, influencing porosity and structural properties.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a reagent in the preparation of other aluminum-containing compounds and complexes for research and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Laboratory Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D settings for exploring new inorganic reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dialuminium Bromide Pentahydroxide
CAS No.	39431-98-6
Molecular Formula	Al2Br(OH)5 or Al2BrH5O5
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Aluminum Bromide Hydroxide; Aluminum Hydroxybromide; Dibromoaluminum Pentahydroxide; Aluminum Bromide Basic; Hydroxyaluminum Bromide; Aluminium Bromide Hydroxide; Al2Br(OH)5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dialuminium Bromide Pentahydroxide is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Al2O3 Content)	Contact for details
Assay (Br Content)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	< 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm

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