Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

IUPAC: Aluminium chloride

CAS: 7446-70-0

Übersicht

Aluminum chloride is a powerful Lewis acid catalyst essential for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions in organic synthesis.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Aluminum Al 1 26,9820
Chlorine Cl 3 35,4500

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Al
Aluminum ×1
20,2%
Cl
Chlorine ×3
79,8%

Verwendung

  • • Friedel-Crafts catalyst
  • • Petroleum cracking
  • • Antiperspirant
  • • Chemical synthesis

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ The most widely used Lewis acid catalyst in industrial organic chemistry

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water

Structure

SMILES

[Al](Cl)(Cl)Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
133,34 g/mol
Dichte
2,4800 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
192,4 °C
Siedepunkt
180,0 °C
Löslichkeit
decomposes

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
131,8881
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
8,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Diborane

B₂H₆

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aluminum Chloride?
Aluminum Chloride (AlCl₃) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Aluminium chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Aluminum Chloride?
Aluminum Chloride has a molar mass of 133.34 g/mol.
What state is Aluminum Chloride at room temperature?
Aluminum Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Aluminum Chloride organic or inorganic?
Aluminum Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Aluminum Chloride?
Aluminum Chloride (AlCl₃) is composed of Aluminum (Al), Chlorine (Cl).