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Aluminium Chloride 250G is a high-purity laboratory chemical reagent supplied by IBEX SCIENCES. Headquartered in New Anarkali, Lahore, the company lists this compound on the official IBEX SCIENCES Aluminium Chloride Hub, with their catalog price range spanning from PKR 1,150 to PKR 3,500 depending on the specific hydration state and purity grade required. The 250-gram pack size provides a practical volume optimized for institutional research, advanced organic synthesis, and university chemistry assays throughout Pakistan. [1]
To confirm real-time batch pricing, verify immediate shelf stock, or coordinate courier dispatch, you can interface directly with their Lahore operations desk.
Chemical Profile & Laboratory Applications
Aluminium Chloride (AlCl₃) possesses aggressive, highly reactive chemical properties that demand specific handling and storage protocols:
- Powerful Lewis Acid: It is heavily relied upon in organic synthesis laboratories as a primary catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, aiding in the structural modification of aromatic compounds. [1]
- Violent Hydrolysis Hazard: Anhydrous aluminium chloride reacts dramatically and exothermically with water. Even micro-traces of moisture cause it to sputter and release dense, steamy clouds of corrosive hydrogen chloride (HCl) gas. [1]
- Hygroscopic Sensitivity: The compound is strongly hygroscopic and turns yellow or forms an oxidized surface crust when contaminated by ambient moisture or trace metals. [1]
- Strict Storage & Safety: Containers must be kept absolutely airtight, stored in a cool chemical cabinet, and completely isolated from water, moisture, and strong bases. Handling demands strict personal protective equipment (PPE), including chemical splash goggles, heavy nitrile gloves, a lab coat, and an operational fume hood to manage volatile gas generation.
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