Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride

Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride

Molecular Formula : AlCl₃


Molecular Weight : 133.34 g/mol


CAS Number : 7446-70-0


Chemical Category : Inorganic Compound, Lewis Acid


Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride (AlCl₃) is a highly reactive, yellow crystalline compound widely used in chemical manufacturing and industrial applications. It serves as a catalyst in various reactions, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation processes, and is essential in the production of petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride is also used in aluminum production, as well as in the preparation of specialty chemicals, making it a vital component in industries that require precise chemical reactions and efficient material processing.

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