SODIUM TETRACHLOROALUMINATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

185 °C (lit.)

Density 

2.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

solubility 

soluble in H2O

form 

powder

color 

Pale yellow

Specific Gravity

2.01

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water

Sensitive 

Moisture Sensitive

Merck 

14,8687

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

C

Risk Statements 

14-34

Safety Statements 

22-26-27-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 3262 8/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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SODIUM TETRACHLOROALUMINATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

yellow hygroscopic powder(s); used as a catalyst for organic reactions [CRC10] [HAW93]

Uses

Sodium tetrachloroaluminate is used as Friedel-Crafts acylating agent , dehydrating and dehydrogenating agent in organic synthesis.

Uses

Catalyst for organic reactions.

Definition

A water-soluble pow- der used as catalyst in organic reactions.

Synthesis

The stoichiometric amounts of C.P. NaCl and freshly sublimed AlCl3 are introduced into the pear-shaped part of the reaction vessel. The filling is done under nitrogen and the vessel should be very clean and dry. A melting point capillary is then affixed underneath the ground joint; the apparatus is evacuated to a high vacuum. Preparation torch-sealed. It is then immersed as of sodium tetrachloro- deeply as possible in an oil bath at aluminate. 200-240°C. The AlCl3, which tends to sublime onto the cool parts of the wall, is driven back by passing a luminous flame over the condensate spots. When the flask contents have become a nearly clear melt, they are poured hot into the side flask of the vessel. The product solidifies on cooling.
NaCl + A1Cl3 = NaAlCl4

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