Triisobutylaluminum
CAS No.:
100-99-2
M. Wt:
198.324
M. Fa:
C12H27Al
InChI Key:
MCULRUJILOGHCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Appearance:
White to Light yellow to Light orange powder to crystal
Names and Identifiers of Triisobutylaluminum
CAS Number |
100-99-2 |
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EC Number |
202-906-3 |
IUPAC Name |
tris(2-methylpropyl)alumane |
InChI |
InChI=1S/3C4H9.Al/c3*1-4(2)3;/h3*4H,1H2,2-3H3; |
InChIKey |
MCULRUJILOGHCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Canonical SMILES |
CC(C)C[Al](CC(C)C)CC(C)C |
UNII |
09P2THV2X4 |
Physical and chemical properties of Triisobutylaluminum
Boiling Point |
Boiling point: 212 °C at 1 atm. |
|---|---|
BRN |
3587328 |
Decomposition |
When heated to decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
Density |
0.781 @ 25 °C |
Exact Mass |
198.192810 |
Exposure Limits |
ACGIH: TWA 50 ppm (Skin) OSHA: TWA 500 ppm(1800 mg/m3) NIOSH: IDLH 1100 ppm; TWA 50 ppm(180 mg/m3) |
Flash Point |
-23 °C (closed cup) |
Index of Refraction |
1.4494 |
LogP |
4.83000 |
Melting Point |
-5.6 °C (freezing point) |
Merck |
14,326 |
Molecular Formula |
C12H27Al |
Molecular Weight |
198.324 |
Sensitivity |
Air & Moisture Sensitive |
Stability |
Undiluted material is of relatively low thermal stability (decomposes above 50 °C). |
Vapour Pressure |
1 mm Hg @ 47 °C |
Water Solubility |
reacts |
Safety Information of Triisobutylaluminum
Applications of Triisobutylaluminum
Triisobutylaluminium has several industrial applications:
- Polymer Production: It is utilized in the synthesis of polymers due to its ability to facilitate reactions that lead to the formation of linear chains.
- Organic Synthesis: It serves as a reagent for producing various organic compounds, particularly in the formation of alcohols and olefins.
- Additive in Hydrocarbon Fuels: Research indicates its potential as an additive to enhance the combustion characteristics of liquid hydrocarbons.
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