Aluminium chloride
Also known as: Aluminum chloride anhydrous, EINECS 231-208-1, MFCD00003422, aluminium trichloride, Aluminum chloride
Aluminium chloride (CAS 7446-70-0) is a compound in the Inorganic Chemicals category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula AlCl3 and a molecular weight of 133.340 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 194 °C, a boiling point of 180°C, a density of 2.44 and a flash point of 88 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, H372 — Causes damage to organs through prolonged exposure and H373 — May cause damage to organs through prolonged exposure. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 7446-70-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-32922-6
- Molecular Formula
- AlCl3
- Molecular Weight
- 133.340 g/mol
- Category
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 194 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 180°C |
| Density | 2.44 |
| Flash Point | 88 °C |
| Exact Mass | 131.888092 |
| LogP | 2.06850 |
| Appearance | powder |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 100 °C) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H372 — Causes damage to organs through prolonged exposure
- H373 — May cause damage to organs through prolonged exposure
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2827320000 |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Aluminium chloride?
The CAS number of Aluminium chloride is 7446-70-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Aluminium chloride?
Aluminium chloride has molecular formula AlCl3 and molecular weight 133.340 g/mol.
Is Aluminium chloride hazardous?
Aluminium chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H372 — Causes damage to organs through prolonged exposure; H373 — May cause damage to organs through prolonged exposure.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Aluminium chloride?
For Aluminium chloride, Upstream Products: Aluminium bromide, Tetrachlorosilane, selenium chloride; Downstream Products: sec-Butylbenzene, Chlorobenzene, 2-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)ethanol.
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