220418

Aluminum isopropoxide

≥98%

• Synonym(s): AIP, Aluminum isopropylate, Aluminum triisopropoxide
• Linear Formula: Al[OCH(CH₃)₂]₃
• CAS Number: 555-31-7
• Molecular Weight: 204.24
• Beilstein: 3910275
• EC Number: 209-090-8
• MDL number: MFCD00008870
• UNSPSC Code: 12352103
• PubChem Substance ID: 24852958
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98%
• form: solid
• reaction suitability: core: aluminum; reagent type: catalyst
• mp: 128-133 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.035 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CC(C)O[Al](OC(C)C)OC(C)C
• InChI: 1S/3C3H7O.Al/c3*1-3(2)4;/h3*3H,1-2H3;/q3*-1;+3
• InChI key: SMZOGRDCAXLAAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Aluminum isopropoxide is a versatile andinexpensive Lewis acid catalyst and dehydrating agent widely used in the fieldof organic transformations, sol-gel processing, and rechargeable batteries.

Application

Aluminum isopropoxide can be used:

• As a precursor to synthesize alumina nanoparticles and multimetallic oxides via sol-gel processing.
• As a catalyst for various organic transformations such as Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley–Oppenauer (MPVO) reactions and ring-opening polymerization of lactides and lactones.
• As coating material to fabricate electrodes for lithium-ion batteries toenhance cycling stability and performance.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H228
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P370 + P378
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Sol. 1
• Storage Class Code: 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves