aluminum chloride

Thân thiện

A chemist carefully measures aluminum chloride for an experiment.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A chemical compound: Aluminum chloride is an inorganic compound with the formula AlCl₃. It appears as a white or pale yellow solid, often with a pungent odor.
   • A substance with industrial applications: It is primarily used as a catalyst in chemical reactions, such as in the production of pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, and as a preservative for wood.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The chemist handled the aluminum chloride with care due to its corrosive nature.
  • They treated the lumber with aluminum chloride to protect it from decay and insects.

Advanced Usage

• As a Lewis acid catalyst: In organic chemistry, aluminum chloride is frequently described as a classic Lewis acid, used to catalyze Friedel-Crafts reactions.
  • The alkylation reaction required the addition of anhydrous aluminum chloride.

Variants and Related Words

• Aluminium chloride: The British English spelling variant.
• Aluminium trichloride: A more systematic chemical name emphasizing the three chlorine atoms.
• AlCl₃: The standard chemical formula.

Synonyms

• Catalyst (in specific contexts): When referring to its primary function in facilitating chemical reactions.
• Preservative (in specific contexts): When referring to its use in protecting wood.

Related Phrases

• Anhydrous aluminum chloride: The pure, water-free form, which is highly reactive and hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
  • The synthesis must be performed under dry conditions using anhydrous aluminum chloride.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a chloride used as a wood preservative or catalyst

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