Aluminium chloride hexahydrate
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Aluminium chloride hexahydrate is a hydrated form of aluminium chloride, consisting of six water molecules bound to each aluminium chloride molecule. It is a white crystalline solid with a high solubility in water and a tendency to absorb moisture from the atmosphere. Aluminium chloride hexahydrate is primarily used as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis reactions such as Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation. It also finds application in the production of various organic compounds and pharmaceutical intermediates due to its strong Lewis acidity and ability to facilitate electrophilic substitution reactions.
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Aluminium chloride hexahydrate is extensively used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in Friedel-Crafts reactions to introduce alkyl and acyl groups into aromatic compounds. It plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of dyes, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals, where precise control over reaction conditions and selectivity is required.