MgAl2Cl8
metal· JVASP-26182· MgAl2Cl8
MgAl2Cl8 is an organometallic compound in the magnesium-aluminum chloride family, typically encountered as a Lewis acid catalyst or precursor in synthetic chemistry rather than as a structural engineering material. This compound is primarily used in laboratory and industrial synthesis settings, particularly in Friedel-Crafts reactions and as a cocatalyst in polymerization processes, where its strong electrophilic character enables selective organic transformations. Engineers and chemists select this material when precise catalytic activity and controlled reaction conditions are critical, though it is highly reactive with moisture and requires specialized handling and storage protocols.
organic synthesis catalysisFriedel-Crafts reactionspolymerization processesLewis acid catalysisresearch/laboratory chemistryspecialty chemical manufacturing
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.