Agent Name
Tri-n-decylaluminum
Synonyms
Aluminum, tris(decyl)-; Tri-1-decylaluminum; Tridecylaluminum; Tris(decyl)aluminum; Tris(n-decyl)aluminum; [ChemIDplus] UN3051
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Sources/Uses
Used for organic synthesis; [HSDB] Organic aluminum compounds are "some of the most important, highest volume, highest value organometallic compounds in production." [Ullmann]
Comments
Organoaluminum compounds are corrosive; Harmful if absorbed through the skin or inhaled; The butyl alkyls and below are pyrophoric; Aluminum alkyls are eye irritants; [HSDB] Organic aluminum compounds can cause irritation or burns, depending upon concentration; [Ullmann] TLV withdrawn for aluminum alkyls because of inadequate toxicological data; [ACGIH] See "Aluminum." See "ORGANOMETALS."
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aluminum alkyls."
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