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Potassium tetrachloroaluminate (CAS 13821-13-1)

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CAS Number:
13821-13-1
Molecular Weight:
207.89
Molecular Formula:
KAlCl4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Potassium tetrachloroaluminate is a compound renowned for its characteristics, including functioning as a Lewis acid catalyst and possessing strong oxidizing and reducing abilities. This compound finds use in diverse scientific research areas, such as organic synthesis, polymerization reactions, and catalysis. Additionally, it serves as a reagent for preparing various compounds like alkyl halides, carboxylic acids, and esters.


Potassium tetrachloroaluminate (CAS 13821-13-1) References

  1. The reason why HAlCl(4) acid does not exist.  |  Sikorska, C., et al. 2010. J Phys Chem A. 114: 2235-9. PMID: 20088497
  2. The investigation of complex association by gas chromatography and related chromatographic and electrophoretic methods.  |  de Ligny, CL. 1976. Adv Chromatogr. 14: 265-304. PMID: 973580

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Potassium tetrachloroaluminate, 5 g

sc-228975
5 g
$77.00

Potassium tetrachloroaluminate, 25 g

sc-228975A
25 g
$276.00