1299-86-1
| Name | ALUMINUM CARBIDE |
| CAS | 1299-86-1 |
| EINECS(EC#) | 215-076-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C3Al4 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003425 |
| Molecular Weight | 143.96 |
| MOL File | 1299-86-1.mol |
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 2100°C |
| Boiling point | 2200°C (estimate) |
| density | 2.36 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| solubility | Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid. |
| form | powder |
| color | Dark gray |
| Specific Gravity | 2.36 |
| Water Solubility | decomposes with the evolution of CH4 in H2O [MER06] |
| Crystal Structure | Trigonal |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Merck | 14,335 |
| Stability: | Decomposes in water with evolution of CH4 |
| InChI | 1S/3C.4Al |
| InChIKey | CAVCGVPGBKGDTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [Al]#C[Al]=C=[Al]C#[Al] |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1299-86-1 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Aluminum carbide (Al4C3) (1299-86-1) |
Safety Data
| Hazard Codes | F,Xi |
| Risk Statements | |
| Safety Statements | |
| RIDADR | UN 1394 4.3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 4.3 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| Storage Class | 4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water |
| Hazard Classifications | Eye Irrit. 2 Skin Irrit. 2 STOT SE 3 Water-react 2 |