Chlorodimethylaluminum

HCID 79147
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Basic information

CAS
1184-58-3
Standard SMILES
[CH3][Al]([CH3])[Cl]
InChIKey
JGHYBJVUQGTEEB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Molecular formula
C2H6AlCl
Average molar mass
92.5 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
91.9973413

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Chlorodimethylaluminum
IUPAC
chloro(dimethyl)alumane
English name
DIMETHYLALUMINUM CHLORIDE
Molecular formula
C2H6AlCl
Molecular weight
92.5

Names & synonyms

Aluminum, chlorodimethyl-Dimethylaluminum chloride1184-58-3ChlorodimethylaluminumDimethylaluminium chlorideDTXSID5061580B548L3505QRefChem:134299DTXCID2033449214-668-8DimethylchloroaluminumAluminum,chlorodimethyl-
Show more names
DimethylaluminumDimethylchloralaneDimethylchloroalanechlorodimethyl-aluminuDimethylaluminiumchloridAluminiumdimethylchloride
chloro(dimethyl)alumaneUNII-B548L3505QEINECS 214-668-8Chlorodi(methyl)alumaneSCHEMBL5443Dimethylaluminum chloride, 97%AKOS009156843NS00081566

Database identifiers

CAS
1184-58-3
PubChem CID
79147
DTXSID
DTXSID5061580
EC Number
214-668-8

Properties

Computed structural properties

Topological polar surface area
0 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
4

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Physical Description · 2 items

Liquid; CBI

White liquid; [Merck Index]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
-21 °C · -21°C
Boiling point
126 · 126-127°C
Density
0.701 g/mL · 0.701 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor pressure
79 mmHg · 79 mmHg ( 60 °C)
Flash point
1 °F · −1 °F
storage temp.
0 · 0-6°C

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 5 items

Danger

H225 (53.5%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]；H250 (100%): Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air [Danger Pyrophoric liquids]；H260 (100%): In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously [Danger Substances and mixtures which in contact with water, emit flammable gases]；H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]；H318 (53.5%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

P210, P222, P223, P231, P231+P232, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P264+P265, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P335+P334, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P370+P378, P402+P404, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 86 reports by companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.；Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 3 items

Chemical: Aluminium, chlorodimethyl-

Aluminum, chlorodimethyl- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Aluminum, chlorodimethyl- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Dimethylaluminium chloride: HSNO Approval: HSR006292 Approved with controls

Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Aluminium, chlorodimethyl-: Environment tier I assessment；IMAP assessments - Aluminium, chlorodimethyl-: Human health tier I assessment
Hazards Summary · 1 item

Reacts violently with water; Corrosive and pyrophoric; [Merck Index] Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water evolving flammable gases; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See Trimethylaluminum, Methyl aluminum sesquibromide, and Chlorodiethylaluminum.

Hazard Classes and CategoriesFlam. Liq. 2 (53.5%)；Pyr. Liq. 1 (100%)；Water-react. 1 (100%)；Skin Corr. 1B (100%)；Eye Dam. 1 (53.5%)

Toxicology

Adverse EffectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.；Toxic Pneumonitis - Inflammation of the lungs induced by inhalation of metal fumes or toxic gases and vapors.

Regulatory information

Regulatory Information · 3 items

Chemical: Aluminium, chlorodimethyl-

Aluminum, chlorodimethyl- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Aluminum, chlorodimethyl- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Dimethylaluminium chloride: HSNO Approval: HSR006292 Approved with controls

Safety data

wgk
2
tsca
TSCA listed
ridadr
UN 3394 4.2/PG 1
hs_code
29319090
risk_code
14/15-17-23/24/25-34-67-65-62-51/53-48/20-11
Signal word
Danger

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed as a reagent and catalyst in organic chemistry; [Merck Index]
U.S. Production2023: 1,000,000 - <8,500,000 lb；2022: 1,000,000 - <8,500,000 lb；2021: 1,000,000 - <8,500,000 lb；2020: 1,000,000 - <8,500,000 lb
Industry UsesCBI；Catalyst
General Manufacturing Information · 2 items

CBI；Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

Aluminum, chlorodimethyl-: ACTIVE

Applications

UsesDimethylaluminum Chloride is used as a strong Lewis acid that can also act as a proton scavenger; reacts with HX to give methane and MeAlClX.

Upstream & downstream products

Suppliers58 total

阿诺西（上海）生物技术有限公司400-1107768 15058188853 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd+86-17732866630 · [email protected]
杭州品高化工有限公司0571-87658025 · [email protected]
苏州市森菲达化工有限公司18796480002 18796480002 · [email protected]

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