Anhydrous Gallium(III) Chloride ( Gallium Trichloride), 99.99% Pure
Anhydrous Gallium Trichloride Gallium(III) chloride GaCl3 Purity: 99.99%+ Qty: 1kg / bag 1. Chemical information: - Chemical formula: GaCl3 - Molecular weight: 176.0 g/mol - Appearance: White crystalline solid powder - Density: 2.47 g/cm³ - Melting point: 78.7 °C - Boiling point: 201 °C - Solubility: Soluble in water and organic solvents such as ethanol and ether 2. Physical and chemical properties: - Gallium trichloride is an electron-deficient compound with Lewis acid properties, which can form coordination compounds with Lewis bases. - In organic synthesis, gallium trichloride is commonly used as a catalyst to promote addition reactions of alkenes, alkylations, and other reactions. - Gallium trichloride readily decomposes in the presence of water, producing hydrogen chloride and gallium oxide, and should be stored in a dry environment. - Gallium trichloride is toxic and irritant, and should be handled with care. 3. Applications: - Gallium trichloride is an important chemica