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Aluminium isopropoxide

CAS No.
555-31-7
Chemical Name:
Aluminium isopropoxide
Synonyms
ALUMINUM ISOPROPOXIDE;AIP;Triisopropoxyaluminum;ALUMINUM ISOPROPYLATE;ALUMINUM TRIISOPROPOXIDE;ALUMINIUM TRIISOPROPOXIDE;Aluminum Isopropoxide trimer;XAP2;Aliso;XAP-2
CBNumber:
CB3355624
Molecular Formula:
C9H21AlO3
Molecular Weight:
204.24
MDL Number:
MFCD00008870
MOL File:
555-31-7.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
TDS File:
TDS
Last updated:2026-06-11 08:01:03

Aluminium isopropoxide Properties

Melting point 128-133 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 125-130 °C (38 mmHg)
Density 1.035 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure 0.13 hPa (21 °C)
refractive index 1.0346
Flash point 46 °C
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility REACTS
form Crystalline Powder (May Contain Chunks)
color White
Specific Gravity 1.035
explosive limit 2%(V)
Water Solubility REACTS
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 8: reacts rapidly with moisture, water, protic solvents
Merck 14,347
BRN 3910275
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions ABRASIVE
InChI 1S/3C3H7O.Al/c3*1-3(2)4;/h3*3H,1-2H3;/q3*-1;+3
InChIKey SMZOGRDCAXLAAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)O[Al](OC(C)C)OC(C)C
LogP 0.05 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 555-31-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNII R7486191H8
NIST Chemistry Reference Aluminum isopropoxide(555-31-7)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Propanol aluminum salt (555-31-7)
UNSPSC Code 12352202
NACRES NA.32

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Flame (GHS02)
GHS02
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H228
Precautionary statements  P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378
PPE Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes  F
Risk Statements  11
Safety Statements  8-16-2017/8/16
RIDADR  UN 3181 4.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  BD0975000
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  4.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29051900
Storage Class 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Flam. Sol. 1
Hazardous Substances Data 555-31-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 11.3 g/kg (Smyth)
REACH Registrations Active
NFPA 704
2
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Aluminium isopropoxide Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Description

Aluminium isopropoxide is usually described with the formula Al(O-i-Pr)3, where i-Pr is the isopropyl group (CH(CH3)2). This colourless solid is a useful reagent in organic synthesis. The structure of this compound is complex, possibly time dependent, and may depend on the solvent. It is primarily used in the oil and gas industry in combination with phosphate esters to form an anionic association polymer in which the aluminium as the cross-linking agent. Such gelling agents are used as fluid loss control additives in drilling operations.

Chemical Properties

Aluminum isopropoxide on the market is mostly white translucent block, cylindrical small block solid or powder, soluble in isopropanol, ethanol, toluene, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform and other organic solvents (easy to dissolve when heated to 70 °C), decomposed when it meets water, has strong water absorption, and is easily decomposed into aluminum hydroxide and isopropanol.)

Uses

Meerwein-Ponndorf reactions; alcoholysis and ester exchange; synthesis of higher alkoxides, chelates, and acylates; formation of aluminum soaps, formulation of paints; waterproofing finishes for textiles.

Uses

It is used in a number of organic syntheticreactions and in the manufacture of manytypes of products, including aluminum soaps,paints, and waterproofing finishes.

Uses

Alkyl phosphate esters in conjunction with aluminium isopropoxide have been used as fluid loss additives in drilling fluid compositions. It is important for drilling fluids to efficiently and quickly form a filter cake to minimise fluid loss and allow flow of fluids into the wellbore during production. In the alkyl phosphate ester case, it is cross‐linked with the aluminium compound to form a complex anionic polymer, which acts as a gelling agent to prevent fluid loss.

Preparation

Aluminum isopropoxide is synthesized by the reaction of isopropanol and aluminum under the catalysis of alumina. Raw material consumption quota: isopropyl alcohol 1255kg/t, aluminum 166kg/t.

Fire Hazard

The flash point of this compound is 26°C (79°F) (Bretzinger and Josten). It is less flammable than the sec- and tert-alkoxides of alkali metals. Ignition may occur when this compound is heated in moist air.It decomposes in water. The reaction is exothermic, producing isopropanol. It may decompose when heated to 250°C (482°F), producing highly flammable isopropyl ether.

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

Purification Methods

Redistil it under vacuum. Hygroscopic. [Robinson & Peak J Phys Chem 39 1127 1935, Beilstein 1 IV 1468.]

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