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ANHYDROUS ALUMINUM BROMIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
AlBr3
formula, see observation
Al2Br6
formula, see observation
OBS

Properties: White to yellowish, deliquescent crystals; exists as double molecules AL2Br6 in the vapor; soluble in alcohol, carbon disulfide or ether. D 3.01; mp 97.5°C; bp 265°C ... Derivation: By passing bromine over heated aluminum ... Hazard: ... reacts violently with water; corrosive to skin. Use: ... Bromination, alkylation, and isomerization catalyst in organic synthesis.

OBS

"Aluminum bromide" exists under the anhydrous form AlBr3 and under the hydrate forms AlBr3.6H2O and AlBr3.15H2O.

OBS

anhydrous aluminium bromide: The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum."

OBS

Chemical formula: AlBr3 or AL2Br6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
AlBr3
formula, see observation
Al2Br6
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux blancs jaunâtres hygroscopiques, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, l'acétone et le sulfure de carbone.

OBS

«Bromure d'aluminium» est aussi utilisé pour désigner les formes hydriques.

OBS

Formule chimique : AlBr3 ou AL2Br6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
AlBr3
formula, see observation
Al2Br6
formula, see observation
DEF

Sólido cristalino blanco o amarillo. Soluble en agua, alcohol, sulfuro de carbono y éter. Tóxico por ingestión e inhalación.

OBS

Fórmula química: AlBr3 o AL2Br6

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