Description

Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate is a versatile inorganic salt widely utilized in industrial synthesis and water treatment processes. Its primary value lies in its role as a classic Lewis acid catalyst and a highly effective coagulating agent. This compound is essential for manufacturers and processors in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and water purification industries.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Catalyst: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, crucial for producing dyes, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals.
• Water & Wastewater Treatment: Serves as a highly effective coagulant and flocculant for removing suspended solids, organic matter, and phosphates in municipal and industrial water treatment plants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Employed as an active ingredient in antiperspirants due to its astringent properties.
• Textile Industry: Functions as a mordant in dyeing processes to fix colors onto fabrics.
• Paper Manufacturing: Used in sizing and rosin sizing processes to improve paper's water resistance.
• Catalyst Support & Precursor: Acts as a precursor for the preparation of alumina-based catalysts and other aluminum compounds.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in analytical chemistry and research laboratories for various synthetic and testing procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	7784-13-6
Molecular Formula	AlCl3·6H2O
Molecular Weight	241.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Trichloride Hexahydrate; Aluminum(III) Chloride Hexahydrate; Trichloroaluminum Hexahydrate; Aluminium Chloride 6-Hydrate; AlCl3·6H2O; Hexahydroaluminum Trichloride; Aluminum Chloride Hydrate; Aluminum Chloride, 6-Hydrate
EINECS	231-208-1

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades suitable for industrial, technical, and reagent applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to yellowish crystalline lumps or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (AlCl3·6H2O)	≥ 97.0 %
pH (5% solution)	2.0 - 3.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %

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