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Trioctylaluminum solution

25 wt. % in hexanes

Synonym(s):

Tri-n-octylaluminium, Tri-n-octylaluminum, Trioctylalane

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Linear Formula:
[CH3(CH2)7]3Al
CAS Number:
1070-00-4
Molecular Weight:
366.64
MDL number:
MFCD00040497
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
24864100
NACRES:
NA.22

concentration

25 wt. % in hexanes

density

0.701 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC[Al](CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/3C8H17.Al/c3*1-3-5-7-8-6-4-2;/h3*1,3-8H2,2H3;

InChI key

LFXVBWRMVZPLFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Trioctylaluminum solution is an organoaluminum compound that is commonly used as a reagent in organic synthesis for a variety of reactions, including alkylations, reduction, and metalation reactions. It is also often used as a cocatalyst in olefin polymerization reactions.

Application

Trioctylaluminum solution (25 wt. % in hexane) can be used as a reagent in the synthesis of amphiphilic block copolymers via sequential anionic polymerization reaction.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Nervous system

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

-5.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-21 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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