ALUMINUM METHYL DICHLORIDE

The Aluminum,dichloromethyl-, with the CAS registry number of 917-65-7, is also known as Methylaluminiumdichlorid. It belongs to the product categories of Chemical Synthesis; Organoaluminum; Organometallic Reagents. Its EINECS registry number is 213-032-7. This chemical's molecular formula is CH₃AlCl₂ and molecular weight is 112.92. What's more, its IUPAC name is Dichloro(methyl)alumane. In addition, it must be stored in airtight containers and placed in a dry, ventilated place at room temperature. Meanwhile, it should be avoided contact with light.

Physical properties about the Aluminum,dichloromethyl- are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.09; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)#H bond acceptors: 0; (4)#H bond donors: 0; (5)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 0; (6)Polar Surface Area: 0 Å²; (7)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 8.17 kJ/mol; (8)Vapour Pressure: 205000 mmHg at 25 °C.

Uses: it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce 1-Methylsulfanyl-propan-2-one. This reaction needs solvent CH₂Cl₂. The reaction time is 2 h with reaction temperature of -20 °C. The yield is about 66 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
As a chemical, it is highly flammable. It reacts violently with water. If contact with eyes accidently, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In addition, during using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). Besides, it may causes burns.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: Cl[Al+]Cl.[CH3-]
(2) InChI: InChI=1/CH3.Al.2ClH/h1H3;;2*1H/q-1;+3;;/p-2
(3) InChIKey: IYIMDBFPUIXMJD-NUQVWONBAQ