Synonyms: Aluminum trimethanide solution
CAS Number: 75-24-1
Formula: C3H9Al
Formula Weight: 72.09
Linear Formula: (CH3)3Al
MDL No.: MFCD00008252
Density: 0.693 g/mL at 25 C
Beilstein Registry Number: 3587197
UNSPSC Code: 12352103
Application: Trimethylaluminum can be used in the synthesis of methylaluminoxane (MAO), a precatalyst for olefin polymerization. It is a precursor for the preparation of a wide range of organoaluminium such as dimethylaluminum chloride and bis(trimethylaluminum)-1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]-octane (DABAL-Me3).
RIDADR: UN3394 - class 4.2 - PG 1 - EHS - Organometallic substance, liquid, pyrophoric, water-reactive, HI: all (not BR)
WGK Germany: 2
Flash Point(F): -.4 F
Flash Point(C): -18 C
R Codes: 11-14-17-34-50/53-65-67
S Codes: 16-26-36/37/39-45-61-62
IOD Codes: F,C,N
Symbol: GHS02, GHS05, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H225-H250-H260-H304-H314-H336-H410
Precautionary statements: P210-P231 + P232-P280-P301 + P310-P302 + P334-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P331-P370 + P378-P422