Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph… 7784-13-6

Name: Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047074

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

Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate is a main-group metal compound in BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR grade carrying the CAS registry number 7784-13-6. Its molecular formula is AlCl3H12O6 and its molecular weight is 241.43 g/mol. Common synonyms include Aluminum chloride hexahydrate and Drysol.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for analytical determinations and materials research. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Larger quantities and custom packaging are available. Request a quote for pricing and lead time.

Typical applications

Analytical determinations
Materials research

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-047074
CAS Number	7784-13-6
IUPAC name	trichloroalumane;hexahydrate
Molecular formula	AlCl₃H₁₂O₆
Molecular weight	241.43 g/mol
Exact mass	239.9515
Grade	BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR
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	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 6
TPSA	6 Å²
Synonyms	Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, Drysol, Aluminum trichloride hexahydrate, aluminium trichloride hexahydrate, Aluminum(III) chloride, hexahydrate, aluminium chloride--water (1/6), aluminium(III) chloride hexahydrate, Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, tested according to Ph.Eur.

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

Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, 99%

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

VQ-015101

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, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR?

The CAS Registry Number of Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR is 7784-13-6. It is also known as Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, Drysol, Aluminum trichloride hexahydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR?

Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR has the molecular formula AlCl3H12O6 and a molecular weight of 241.43 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR can I order?

We supply Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR in BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / AR grade, in 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR?

Yes. Every lot of Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR 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, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR be shipped internationally?

Yes. Aluminium chloride, hexahydrate, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR is classified as hazardous, 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.