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Aluminum ethoxide, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Aluminum ethoxide is mainly used in industrial settings. It is used as a reducing agent for aldehyde, ketones, polymerization catalyst. Used in the sol-gel process preparation of high purity aluminum sesquioxide. It also used as a reducing reagent, for carbonyl compounds that restore to alcohol.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 154°C to 159°C |
Color | White |
Density | 1.142 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 320°C |
Linear Formula | Al(OC2H5)3 |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN2925 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,338 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in hot xylene,cholorobenzene. Reacts with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- Aluminum ethoxide
- Danger
- Flammable solid Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H228-Flammable solid.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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