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Indium(III) chloride, anhydrous, 99.999% (metals basis)
Description
It is used in famous organic reactions such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and Diels-Alder reaction as a lewis acid catalyst.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 800°C |
Melting Point | 586°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN3260 |
Merck Index | 14,4958 |
Solubility Information | It is very soluble in water and THF. It is sparingly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in ether. |
Formula Weight | 221.18 |
Percent Purity | 99.999% |
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Safety and Handling


- Indium(III) chloride, anhydrous
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P402+P404-Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Indium chloride
RUO – Research Use Only
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