Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3)
- Product Name: Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3)
- Basic introduction of the product: Aluminum chloride is a chemical compound that exists in various forms, including anhydrous and hexahydrate. The anhydrous form is a white, hygroscopic solid.
- Synonyms: Aluminum trichloride, aluminum chlorohydrate
- Chemical formula: AlCl3
- CAS NO.: 7446-70-0 (anhydrous)
- 8 digit HS Code: 28273200
- Industries used in: Chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and petroleum refining.
- Application or usage: Used as a catalyst in various organic reactions (Friedel-Crafts reactions), in the production of aluminum metal, and in some antiperspirant formulations.