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Aluminum bromide, 99.997% (metals basis)
Description
Aluminum Bromide, is used as a catalyst for the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, and also for bromination and isomerization in organic synthesis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 265°C |
| Melting Point | 97.5°C |
| Color | Orange to White |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.997% (Metals basis) |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in benzene,alcohol,carbon disulfide,ether and toluene. Reacts with water. |
| Formula Weight | 266.71 |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
- Aluminum bromide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Aluminum bromide
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