High-Purity Diethylaluminum Chloride (DEAC) For Advanced Catalysis & Fine Chemical Applications

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HIGH-REACTIVITY ALKYLALUMINUM COMPOUND

Diethylaluminum Chloride (DEAC)

Reactive Alkylaluminum Reagent for Organic Synthesis, Catalyst Activation, and Specialty Polymer Production

Parameter
Specification

Chemical Name

Diethylaluminum Chloride

CAS Number

96-10-6

Molecular Formula

C₄H₁₀AlCl

Molecular Weight

120.56 g/mol

Purity

≥99.0% (Al basis)

 

Appearance

Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid

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High-Purity Diethylaluminum Chloride

A Versatile Alkylaluminum Reagent for Advanced Chemical Synthesis

TUODA’s Diethylaluminum Chloride is a high-reactivity alkylaluminum compound tailored for complex synthesis routes and catalyst systems. With ≥99.0% purity and controlled chloride activity, it provides excellent performance in fine chemical production and polymer applications where precision and process consistency are critical.

Diethylaluminum Chloride (DEAC) CAS 96-10-6 is a widely used organoaluminum compound known for its powerful alkylation capabilities. It plays a crucial role in the production of specialty chemicals, high-performance catalysts, and moisture-sensitive intermediates. TUODA’s DEAC is carefully manufactured to deliver consistent reactivity and purity, making it ideal for industrial synthesis under controlled conditions.

 

Produced in GMP-aligned facilities, our DEAC undergoes multi-step purification, nitrogen-sealed packaging, and strict quality control to ensure safe handling, long-term stability, and dependable batch-to-batch results across diverse chemical industries.

Product Specifications

Industry-Leading Quality Parameters for Triethylaluminu

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: C₄H₁₀AlCl
Molecular Weight: 120.56 g/mol
Purity: ≥99.0%
Appearance: Clear to light yellow liquid
Density: 0.872 g/cm³ at 25°C

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 130–140°C (decomposes)
Melting Point: –70°C
Flash Point: Pyrophoric (ignites spontaneously)
Viscosity: Approx. 1.5 mPa·s at 20°C
Solubility: Reacts violently with water and air

Packaging & Storage

Available Sizes: 100g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg, 20kg
Container Type: Sealed stainless steel bottles or drums
Storage Temp: 5–30°C, under nitrogen or argon
Shelf Life: 12 months (unopened)
Handling: Use only under inert gas in moisture-free environment

All specifications are validated under strict quality protocols. Custom packaging and safety documents (MSDS, COA) are available upon request.

Core Advantages

Why TUODA’s Diethylaluminum Chloride (DEAC) Is Trusted for Precision Alkylation

Ultra-High Purity

Industry-grade DEAC with ≥99.0% purity ensures effective alkylation with minimized side reactions, critical for sensitive synthesis workflows.

Controlled Reactivity

Proprietary stabilization and packaging techniques maintain DEAC’s reactivity under inert atmosphere for extended shelf life and handling safety.

Versatile Applications

Suitable for use in advanced synthesis, DEAC performs across industries from polymers to agrochemicals and complex organometallic systems.

Technical & Regulatory Support

TUODA provides full regulatory documentation and application consultation, backed by deep expertise in alkylaluminum compounds.

Experience how TUODA’s DEAC can bring stability, performance, and control to your chemical processes.

Application Areas

Diethylaluminum Chloride's Industrial Applications in Advanced Chemical Processes

Alkylation Reactions

Primary use as an alkylating agent in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis, facilitating selective C-C bond formation.

Ziegler-Natta Catalysis

Used as a co-catalyst component in Ziegler-Natta polymerization of olefins, contributing to molecular weight control.

Organic Synthesis Intermediates

Serves as a reagent in the production of organometallic intermediates, essential for agrochemicals and specialty materials.

Specialty Elastomers

Used in the preparation of elastomer precursors, enhancing polymer branching and improving thermal stability.

Petrochemical Catalysis

Acts as a chain transfer or cocatalyst agent in refining operations and synthetic lubricant production.

R&D In Organoaluminum Chemistry

Preferred model compound in research exploring aluminum-based catalysis and metal-organic framework (MOF) development.

Alkylation Reactions

Alkylation Reactions

Diethylaluminum Chloride (DEAC) is extensively utilized as an alkylating agent in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis, where its unique reactivity profile enables selective carbon-carbon bond formation under mild conditions.

Key Benefits in Alkylation Processes:

  • Excellent regioselectivity in alkylation of unsaturated compounds
  • Controlled reactivity profile suitable for sensitive functional groups
  • Superior performance in sterically hindered substrates
  • Compatibility with various reaction conditions and solvents

Our high-purity DEAC delivers consistent performance in complex synthetic pathways, enabling efficient production of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals with high stereoselectivity and yield.

Case Study: Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer implemented TUODA's DEAC in a key alkylation step for an API intermediate, achieving 96% regioselectivity, 19% higher yield than alternative methods, and eliminating a costly purification step from their process.

Ziegler-Natta Catalysis

Ziegler-Natta Catalysis

Diethylaluminum Chloride serves as a critical co-catalyst component in Ziegler-Natta polymerization systems, where it activates transition metal centers and provides precise control over molecular weight distribution.

Applications in Polyolefin Production:

  • Activation of titanium-based catalyst systems for polyethylene production
  • Molecular weight regulation through controlled chain transfer
  • Optimization of catalyst activity and polymer morphology
  • Enhancement of stereoselectivity in polypropylene synthesis

Our industrial-grade DEAC delivers consistent performance in commercial polyolefin processes, ensuring reliable catalyst activation and predictable polymer properties across production runs.

Case Study: HDPE Process Optimization

A major polyethylene producer optimized their HDPE process using our DEAC as co-catalyst, achieving 27% higher catalyst efficiency, 32% narrower molecular weight distribution, and significant improvement in polymer processability while maintaining mechanical properties.

Organic Synthesis Intermediates

Organic Synthesis Intermediates

Diethylaluminum Chloride functions as a versatile reagent in the production of organometallic intermediates, enabling efficient synthesis pathways for agrochemicals, specialty materials, and other high-value chemicals.

Key Applications in Intermediate Synthesis:

  • Production of aluminum-based organometallic reagents
  • Synthesis of specialized transmetalation agents
  • Preparation of reactive intermediates for multi-step syntheses
  • Development of novel building blocks for complex molecules

Our ultra-pure DEAC provides the consistent reactivity and purity required for reliable production of sensitive organometallic intermediates used in high-value applications.

Case Study: Agrochemical Building Block Synthesis

An agrochemical manufacturer incorporated our DEAC in their synthesis of a key organometallic intermediate, achieving 99.5% purity, 35% reduction in reaction time, and eliminating the need for cryogenic conditions, significantly improving process economics.

Specialty Elastomers

Specialty Elastomers

Diethylaluminum Chloride plays a crucial role in the preparation of elastomer precursors, where it enhances polymer branching and improves thermal stability of specialty rubber products.

Benefits in Elastomer Production:

  • Controlled introduction of branching in polymer chains
  • Enhanced crosslinking density and distribution
  • Improved thermal and oxidative stability
  • Optimization of elastomer processing characteristics

Our technical-grade DEAC provides the consistent performance needed for commercial elastomer production, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency in critical material properties.

Case Study: High-Performance Automotive Seals

A specialty elastomer producer implemented our DEAC in their formulation for high-performance automotive seals, achieving 45% improvement in high-temperature stability, 28% better compression set resistance, and extending the service life by 40% in extreme operating environments.

Petrochemical Catalysis

Petrochemical Catalysis

Diethylaluminum Chloride acts as an effective chain transfer or cocatalyst agent in various refining operations and synthetic lubricant production processes, enhancing selectivity and efficiency.

Petrochemical Applications:

  • Controlled oligomerization of light olefins
  • Chain length regulation in synthetic lubricant base stocks
  • Catalyst activation in specialty refining processes
  • Selective alkylation reactions in fuel component production

Our industrial-grade DEAC delivers the stability and consistent reactivity required for continuous petrochemical processes, with the handling characteristics needed for large-scale operations.

Case Study: Synthetic Lubricant Base Stock Production

A major lubricant manufacturer incorporated our DEAC in their synthetic base stock production process, achieving 22% better viscosity index control, 18% reduction in unwanted byproducts, and significant improvement in low-temperature performance of the final lubricant formulations.

R&D In Organoaluminum Chemistry

R&D In Organoaluminum Chemistry

Diethylaluminum Chloride serves as a preferred model compound in research exploring aluminum-based catalysis and the development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for advanced applications.

Research Applications:

  • Investigation of aluminum-mediated C-H activation chemistry
  • Development of novel heterogeneous catalyst systems
  • Synthesis and characterization of new metal-organic frameworks
  • Exploration of sustainable catalytic processes

We offer research-grade DEAC with exceptional purity specifications, supported by comprehensive analytical data and expert technical consultation for academic and industrial R&D teams.

Case Study: Novel MOF Development

A university research team utilized our high-purity DEAC to develop a new class of aluminum-based MOFs with record-setting surface area (3,450 m²/g) and exceptional selectivity for CO₂ capture, opening new possibilities for carbon capture technology and gas separation applications.

Discover how our high-purity Diethylaluminum Chloride (DEAC) can enhance your specific application

Chemical Properties & Specifications

Industry-Leading Diethylaluminum Chloride (DEAC) with Consistent Purity and Reactivity

TEA Molecular Structure

Chemical Formula: C₄H₁₀AlCl
Molecular Weight: 120.55 g/mol
CAS Number: 96-10-6

Product Specifications

Parameter
Standard Grade
High-Purity Grade
Ultra-Pure Grade

DEAC Content

≥ 95.0%

 

≥ 98.0%

≥ 99.5%

Al Content

≥ 21.0%

≥ 22.0%

≥ 22.5%

Hydride Content

≤ 0.20%

≤ 0.10%

≤ 0.05%

Free Al

≤ 0.5%

≤ 0.2%

≤ 0.1%

Chloride

≤ 100 ppm

≤ 50 ppm

≤ 10 ppm

Iron

≤ 10 ppm

≤ 5 ppm

≤ 1 ppm

Heavy Metals (total)

≤ 20 ppm

≤ 10 ppm

≤ 5 ppm

Physical Properties

Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Density

0.902 g/cm³ at 25°C

Melting Point

–51.5°C

Boiling Point

182°C at 760 mmHg

Vapor Pressure

0.16 kPa at 20°C

Flash Point

17°C (closed cup)

Solubility

Reacts violently with water; soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons like hexane and toluene

Reactivity & Handling

Pyrophoric Nature

Spontaneously ignites in air. Always operate under inert gas (nitrogen or argon) during storage and transfer.

Water Reactivity

Reacts violently with water and moist air, producing ethane and aluminum hydroxide. Store in tightly sealed containers under dry inert gas.

Chemical Compatibility

Compatible with stainless steel and hydrocarbon solvents. Incompatible with halogenated solvents, alcohols, oxidizers, and moist environments.

Thermal Stability

Stable between –10°C to +30°C under nitrogen. Decomposes at temperatures above 150°C, generating ethane gas and aluminum-containing residues.

Packaging & Storage Information

Standard Packaging

  • 400 kg stainless steel cylinders
  • 1,600 kg ISO containers
  • 20,000 kg tank trucks

Storage Requirements

  • Store in cool, dry area (-10°C to +30°C)
  • Keep away from heat, sparks, and direct sunlight
  • Maintain inert gas blanket (nitrogen)
  • Segregate from incompatible materials

Documentation

  • Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
  • Handling & Storage Guidelines

Need Technical Information?

Our technical team is available to provide detailed specifications, safety information, and handling guidelines for our Triethylaluminum products.

Quality Control & Assurance

Rigorous Testing and Strict Quality Management for Consistent Excellence

Raw Material Inspection

Each batch of incoming raw materials undergoes rigorous testing to verify purity and compliance with specifications before entering production.

In-Process Monitoring

Continuous monitoring throughout the production process with real-time analytics to ensure consistency and detect any deviations immediately.

Final Product Testing

Comprehensive analysis of each production batch against all specified parameters using advanced analytical techniques.

Performance Validation

Application-specific testing to verify product performance in simulated customer processes, ensuring it meets real-world requirements.

Documentation & Certification

Comprehensive documentation package including Certificate of Analysis, traceability records, and quality assurance documentation.

Quality Standards & Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistent processes and continuous improvement.

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental management certification demonstrating our commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.

OHSAS 18001

Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification for safe handling of hazardous materials.

REACH Registered

Compliant with European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulation.

State-of-the-Art Quality Control Laboratory

Our dedicated quality control laboratory is equipped with advanced analytical instruments to ensure the highest standards of product quality and consistency:

Gas Chromatography (GC)

For precise determination of TEA purity and impurity profiles

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-MS)

To detect trace metal impurities down to ppb levels

Karl Fischer Titration

For moisture content analysis with high sensitivity

FTIR Spectroscopy

For structural verification and identification of functional groups

Particle Size Analysis

To ensure consistent particle distribution in solid products

Our Quality Commitment

100% Batch Testing

Full Traceability

Detailed Documentation

Secure Chain of Custody

Customer Quality Assurance Program

We partner with our customers to ensure our products meet their specific quality requirements through our comprehensive quality assurance program:

Custom specification development based on your application requirements

Custom specification development based on your application requirements

Custom specification development based on your application requirements

Custom specification development based on your application requirements

Custom specification development based on your application requirements

Custom specification development based on your application requirements

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Frequently Asked Questions About Diethylaluminum Chloride (DEAC)

Still have questions? Here are answers to the most common queries buyers ask when sourcing high-purity DEAC for specialty chemical or catalyst applications.

Our MOQ for DEAC typically starts from 100g for R&D use, and 1kg or 25kg for commercial applications. We support low-volume pilot batches to full-scale bulk orders with flexible packaging options.

 

Yes, we provide free or paid samples of DEAC depending on your location and regulatory conditions. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) and SDS will be included upon request.

 

Absolutely. We offer custom purity ranges (from 95% to 99.5%) and various packaging options, such as glass ampoules, stainless steel drums, and aluminum bottles, depending on volume and shipping requirements.

Yes. Diethylaluminum Chloride is classified as a pyrophoric and water-reactive substance under UN 3051. It must be shipped in compliance with IMO / IATA / ADR regulations using UN-approved packaging under inert atmosphere.

We provide full documentation support including:

ISO 9001 / ISO 14001

COA, MSDS, TDS, Certificate of Origin

REACH / TSCA pre-registration upon request

 

DEAC must be stored in airtight containers under dry nitrogen or argon at temperatures between –10°C and +30°C, away from moisture, oxidizers, and open air. Dedicated chemical cabinets are strongly recommended.

 

We can ship from stock within 3–5 working days for common DEAC grades. For custom or ultra-pure grades, lead time is usually 1–2 weeks depending on volume and packaging.

 
Yes. Our technical team supports with product usage, application advice, regulatory documentation, and DMF support if required.
 

• 100% independent QA batch control

Purity up to 99.5%, low hydride & chloride levels

•Support for custom synthesis & fine-tuning formulations

Global shipping capabilities with expert packaging & compliance service

 

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