Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99%

Name: Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-015101

About Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99%

Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate is a main-group metal compound carrying the CAS registry number 7784-13-6 at a purity of 99%. With the molecular formula AlCl3H12O6, it has a molar mass of 241.43 g/mol. The IUPAC name is trichloroalumane. Hexahydrate. Alternative names: Aluminii chloridum hexahydricum and Aluminium chloride hexahydrate.

The material typically appears as a white to light yellow powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span materials research and chemical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

We offer Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-015101
CAS Number	7784-13-6
IUPAC name	trichloroalumane;hexahydrate
Molecular formula	AlCl₃H₁₂O₆
Molecular weight	241.43 g/mol
Exact mass	239.9515
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	28273200
InChIKey	JGDITNMASUZKPW-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES	O.O.O.O.O.O.[Al](Cl)(Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	24564

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to light yellow powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 6
TPSA	6 Å²
UN number	UN 3260
Synonyms	Aluminii chloridum hexahydricum, Aluminium chloride hexahydrate, Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, Drysol, Aluminum trichloride hexahydrate, aluminium trichloride hexahydrate, Aluminum(III) chloride, hexahydrate, Aluminum chloride (USP), Lumicain (TN), aluminium chloride--water (1/6), aluminium(III) chloride hexahydrate, Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, puriss., 99.5%

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P363, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7784-13-6

Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99.9995%

CAS: 7784-13-6
Formula: AlCl₃H₁₂O₆
MW: 241.43 g/mol

VQ-015102

BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / …

Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR

CAS: 7784-13-6
Formula: AlCl₃H₁₂O₆
MW: 241.43 g/mol

VQ-047074

AR

Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, GR 99%+

CAS: 7784-13-6
Formula: AlCl₃H₁₂O₆
MW: 241.43 g/mol

VQ-015103

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99% is 7784-13-6. It is also known as Aluminii chloridum hexahydricum, Aluminium chloride hexahydrate, Aluminum chloride hexahydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99%?

Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99% has the molecular formula AlCl3H12O6 and a molecular weight of 241.43 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99% can I order?

We supply Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99% in (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 3260), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.