CH3AlCl2
112.92 g/mol
Research ReagentDanger
Aluminum, dichloromethyl-
CAS917-65-7EC213-032-7
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Organometallic
Primary Use
Research Compound
This compound is an organoaluminum reagent commonly employed as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis. Its utility in research settings stems from its ability to facilitate various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis
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Safety Reference
Danger
H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Aluminum, dichloromethyl- (CAS 917-65-7) is 2931.90.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2931.90
EU CN code (8-digit)
2931 90 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dichloro(methyl)alumane
InChIKey
YSTQWZZQKCCBAY-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
C[Al](Cl)Cl
Synonyms (5)
- Aluminum methyl dichloride
- Aluminum, dichloromethyl-
- Methylaluminium dichloride
- Methylaluminum dichloride
- dichloro(methyl)alumane
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