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Aluminum isopropoxide, 99.99+% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Aluminum isopropoxide is a useful reagent in the synthesis of alkoxides, chelates and acrylates. It acts as an intermediate of pharmaceutical products like isophytol, testosterone, progesterone and ethisterone. Also used as the material of aluminate coupling agent. It is also used in alcoholysis and ester exchange reactions. In Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley (MPV) reduction, it is used as a catalyst for the reduction of ketones and aldehydes to their corresponding alcohols. It acts as a precursor to prepare alumina.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 131°C to 135°C |
| Density | 1.035 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 135°C (10 mmHg) |
| Refractive Index | 1.0346 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN3181 |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,347 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,isopropanol,benzene,toluene,chloroform,carbon tetrachloride and petroleum hydrocarbons. |
| Formula Weight | 204.25 |
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Safety and Handling
- Aluminum isopropoxide
- Danger
- Flammable solid Category 1
- H228-Flammable solid.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
RUO – Research Use Only