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Sigma-Aldrich

Trimethylaluminum solution

2.0 M in heptane

Synonym(s):

Aluminum trimethanide solution

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)3Al
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
72.09
Beilstein:
3587197
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

form

liquid

Quality Level

concentration

2.0 M in heptane

density

0.693 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

C[Al](C)C

InChI

1S/3CH3.Al/h3*1H3;

InChI key

JLTRXTDYQLMHGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Trimethylaluminum can be used in the synthesis of methylaluminoxane (MAO), a precatalyst for olefin polymerization. It is a precursor for the preparation of a wide range of organoaluminium such as dimethylaluminum chloride and bis(trimethylaluminum)-1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]-octane (DABAL-Me3).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Pyr. Liq. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3 - Water-react 1

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

-0.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-18 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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