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Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, 99%
CAS: 7784-13-6 | AlCl3H12O6 | 241.42 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS7784-13-6
IUPAC Namealuminium(3+) hexahydrate trichloride
Molecular FormulaAlCl3H12O6
InChI KeyJGDITNMASUZKPW-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILESO.O.O.O.O.O.[Al+3].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-]
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetFormCrystals or Crystalline powder
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)43.93 - 46.76% (5.8-6.5 waters, theory 44.77%)
Appearance (Color)White
Assay (unspecified)>98.5 to <101.5% (as hexahydrate)
Pharmaceutical preparations of aluminum chloride hexahydrate are used to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition involving excessive sweating. It is also employed in deodorants, antiperspirant preparations, dyeing fabrics, refining crude oil, textile finishing, manufacturing parchment paper, preserving the wood and disinfecting stables. It also finds use as a reagent in organic synthesis. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is also useful in water treatment process, medicine and cosmetic products.
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.
Applications
Pharmaceutical preparations of aluminum chloride hexahydrate are used to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition involving excessive sweating. It is also employed in deodorants, antiperspirant preparations, dyeing fabrics, refining crude oil, textile finishing, manufacturing parchment paper, preserving the wood and disinfecting stables. It also finds use as a reagent in organic synthesis. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is also useful in water treatment process, medicine and cosmetic products.
Solubility
Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether, glycerol, propylene glycol and acetonitrile.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids.
Pharmaceutical preparations of aluminum chloride hexahydrate are used to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition involving excessive sweating. It is also employed in deodorants, antiperspirant preparations, dyeing fabrics, refining crude oil, textile finishing, manufacturing parchment paper, preserving the wood and disinfecting stables. It also finds use as a reagent in organic synthesis. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is also useful in water treatment process, medicine and cosmetic products.
Solubility
Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether, glycerol, propylene glycol and acetonitrile.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Pastore, C.; Lopez, A.; Mascolo, G. Efficient conversion of brown grease produced by municipal wastewater treatment plant into biofuel using aluminum chloride hexahydrate under very mild conditions. Biores. Tech. 2014, 155, 91-97.
- Woolery-Lloyd, M. D. H.; Valins, B. S. W. Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate in a Salicylic Acid Gel - A Novel Topical Agent for Hyperhidrosis with Decreased Irritation. J. Clin. Aesthet. Dermatol. 2009, 2 (6), 28-31.
- Saikat, D. S.; Pallab, P.; Swapnali, H.; Parasa, H.; Manash, J. B.; Dilip, K. aluminum(III) Chloride Hexahydrate: An Efficient and Versatile Reagent in Organic Synthesis. ARKIVOC 2013, (i), 243-263.