Characteristic

 

Sodium tetrachloroaluminate, also known as natrium chloroaluminate, is a chemical compound with the formula NaAlCl₄. it can be prepared from sodium chloride and aluminium trichloride.

Chemical formula: NaAlCl₄

Molar mass: 191.78331 g/mol

Melting point: 157 °C

 

Application

 

Sodium tetrachloroaluminate is used as Friedel-Crafts acylating agent , dehydrating and dehydrogenating agent in organic synthesis.