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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>Aluminium isopropoxide</strong> (CAS 75-54-9) is a critical Lewis acid catalyst with formula Al[OCH(CH3)2]3. Produced via the reaction of aluminium metal with anhydrous isopropanol, it serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Pharmaceutical manufacturing for esterification and transesterification processes.</li>
<li>Polymer production acting as a cross-linking agent for silicone resins.</li>
<li>Chemical synthesis facilitating the Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strictly store in sealed containers under inert atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis. Requires PPE due to corrosive nature; reacts violently with water releasing flammable isopropanol vapors.</p>