Aluminium isopropoxide

Aluminium isopropoxide
One enantiomorph of Al4(OiPr)12
Names
IUPAC name
Aluminium Isopropoxide
Other names
Triisopropoxyaluminium
Aluminium isopropanolate
Aluminium sec-propanolate
Aluminium triisopropoxide
2-Propanol aluminium salt
AIP
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.008.265 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 209-090-8
RTECS number
  • BD0975000
UNII
  • InChI=1S/3C3H7O.Al/c3*1-3(2)4;/h3*3H,1-2H3;/q3*-1;+3 checkY
    Key: SMZOGRDCAXLAAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/3C3H7O.Al/c3*1-3(2)4;/h3*3H,1-2H3;/q3*-1;+3
    Key: SMZOGRDCAXLAAR-UHFFFAOYAV
  • CC(C)[O-].CC(C)[O-].CC(C)[O-].[Al+3]
Properties
C9H21AlO3
Molar mass 204.246 g·mol−1
Appearance white solid
Density 1.035 g cm−3, solid
Melting point Sensitive to purity:
138–142 °C (99.99+%)
118 °C (98+%)[1]
Boiling point @10 Torr 135 °C (408 K)
Decomposes
Solubility in isopropanol Poor
Structure
monoclinic
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 Flammable (F)
GHS labelling:
GHS02: Flammable
Warning
H228
P210, P240, P241, P280
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oilInstability 2: Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures, reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water. E.g. white phosphorusSpecial hazards (white): no code
2
1
2
Flash point 16 °C (61 °F; 289 K)
Related compounds
Other cations
 Titanium isopropoxide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
checkY verify (what is checkY☒N ?)

Aluminium isopropoxide is the chemical compound 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.[1]

  1. ^ a b Ishihara, K.; Yamamoto, H. (2001). "Aluminum Isopropoxide". Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. John Wiley & Sons. doi:10.1002/047084289X.ra084. ISBN 0471936235.