Gallium Chloride Anhydrous, Gallium Trichloride, Gallium Chloride, 13450-90-3

Gallium Chloride Anhydrous, Gallium Trichloride, Gallium Chloride, 13450-90-3

📑 Gallium(III) Chloride Anhydrous (GaCl₃)

1. General Information

• CAS No: 13450-90-3

• Chemical Formula: GaCl₃

• Molecular Weight: 176.08 g/mol

• EC Number: 236-525-7

• Packaging Types: Sealed glass bottles, ampoules, laboratory jars

2. Technical Properties

• Form: White crystalline solid

• Purity: ≥99% (high purity grade)

• Melting Point: ~78 °C

• Boiling Point: ~201 °C (sublimes)

• Solubility: Hydrolyzes in water, soluble in benzene and toluene

• Stability: Moisture sensitive, decomposes to gallium oxide and hydrochloric acid

3. Detailed Applications

• Catalyst in organic synthesis (Friedel–Crafts reactions)

• Precursor for gallium-based semiconductors (GaAs, GaN)

• Used in optical and electronic materials research

• Intermediate in gallium chemistry

4. Production Method / Sources

• Produced by direct chlorination of gallium metal

• Laboratory synthesis via reaction of gallium oxide with hydrochloric acid

5. Sectoral Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes

• REACH registration required for EU trade

• Classified as hazardous under CLP/GHS

7. Other Names

• International: Gallium trichloride

• Synonyms: GaCl₃, Gallium chloride (III)

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• Gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) – semiconductor precursor

• Aluminum chloride (AlCl₃) – similar catalyst but less selective

9. Regulatory & Compliance

• REACH: Registration required

• ISO: Semiconductor material standards

• Import/Export: Controlled due to hazardous classification

10. Safety & MSDS Summary

• GHS Symbols: ☣️ GHS06 (Toxic), ⚠️ GHS07 (Irritant)

• Hazards: Toxic if inhaled or ingested, corrosive to skin and eyes

• Storage: Airtight, moisture-free containers

• Transport: Classified as hazardous material

• PPE: Gloves, goggles, respirator

11. Market & Commercial Information

• Packaging: Sealed ampoules, laboratory jars

• Main Producer Countries: China, USA, Europe (specialty labs)

• Brands: Sigma-Aldrich, Alfa Aesar, American Elements

12. Quality & Analytical Data

• Purity: ≥99%

• Form: Crystalline solid

• Tests: ICP-MS for trace metals, XRD for crystal structure, titration for chloride content

13. Environmental & Sustainability Aspects

• Toxic to aquatic life

• Requires special disposal procedures

• Recycling possible via recovery of gallium from electronic waste

14. Visual Support

• GHS pictograms (Toxic, Irritant)

• Packaging visuals (sealed ampoules)

• Sector suitability table