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Aluminium chloride anhydrous
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Aluminium chloride anhydrous |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Aluminum chloride anhydrous;Aluminium trichloride;AlCl3 |
| Chinese name | 氯化铝 |
| Chinese synonyms | 无水氯化铝;三氯化铝 |
| Chemical category | Inorganic Salts |
| CAS No. | 7446-70-0 |
| EINECS No. | 231-208-1 |
| Molecular formula | AlCl3 |
| Molecular weight | 133.34 |
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Technical indicators
AlCl3 content ≥99.0%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.05%; iron ≤0.01%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm
Performance characteristics
White to pale yellow crystalline powder or granules, fumes in moist air, strongly hygroscopic
Application scenarios
Friedel-Crafts catalyst (organic synthesis), petroleum cracking catalyst, lubricant additive, pharmaceuticals