Tri-n-octylaluminum
Agent Name
Tri-n-octylaluminum
CAS Number
1070-00-4
Formula
C24-H51-Al
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Aluminum, trioctyl-; Trioctylaluminium; [ChemIDplus] UN3051
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] 25% wt hexane solution:
Sources/Uses
Used as polyolefin catalyst and for organic synthesis; [HSDB] Organic aluminum compounds are "some of the most important, highest volume, highest value organometallic compounds in production." [Ullmann]
Comments
Pyrophoric; [HSDB] Shipped in hexane solution: Highly flammable; Reacts violently with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] 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irritants; [HSDB] Organic aluminum compounds can cause irritation or burns, depending upon concentration; [Ullmann] TLV withdrawn for aluminum alkyls because of inadequate toxicological data; [ACGIH] See "Aluminum."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."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aluminum alkyls."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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