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ALUMINUM TERT-BUTOXIDE

Synonym(s):Aluminum-tri-tert-butoxide

  • CAS NO.:556-91-2
  • Empirical Formula: C12H27AlO3
  • Molecular Weight: 246.32
  • MDL number: MFCD00008801
  • EINECS: 209-146-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:15:32
ALUMINUM TERT-BUTOXIDE Structural

What is ALUMINUM TERT-BUTOXIDE?

Chemical properties

slightly yellow crystalline powder

The Uses of ALUMINUM TERT-BUTOXIDE

Aluminum tert-butoxide is utilized as a reagent in the Oppenauer oxidation of alcohols to ketones. It is also used in Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction of ketones. It is actively involved in the preparation of 1,1,2-triethoxyethene by reacting with 1,1,2,2-tetraethoxyethane followed by the elimination of alcohol.

The Uses of ALUMINUM TERT-BUTOXIDE

Reagent for oxidation of alcohols to ketones; in dealcoholation of orthoesters.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from *C6H6 and it sublimes it at 180o. [McElvain & Davie J Am Chem Soc 73 1400 1951, Beilstein 1 IV 1612.]

Properties of ALUMINUM TERT-BUTOXIDE

Melting point: 241°C
Boiling point: 156°C 2mm
Density  1,0251 g/cm3
Flash point: >65°C
solubility  Very soluble in organic solvents like alcohols, benzene, toluene and xylene.
form  Powder
color  White to Gray
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water
Merck  14,333
BRN  4148229
Stability: Stable, but air and moisture sensitive. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents. Highly flammable.
CAS DataBase Reference 556-91-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Propanol, 2-methyl-, aluminum salt (556-91-2)

Safety information for ALUMINUM TERT-BUTOXIDE

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H228:Flammable solids
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for ALUMINUM TERT-BUTOXIDE

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