Tetrachloroaluminate [AlCl4]− is an anion formed from aluminium and chlorine. The anion has a tetrahedral shape, similar to carbon tetrachloride where carbon is replaced with aluminium. Some tetrachloroaluminates are soluble in organic solvents, creating an ionic non-aqueous solution, making them suitable as component of electrolytes for batteries. For example, lithium tetrachloroaluminate is used in some lithium batteries. (Wikipedia).
Extracting Carbon Tetrachloride from Old Fire Extinguishers
This is a relatively simple way to get carbon tetrachloride. Carbon tet is very expensive and difficult to acquire, this is a much cheaper method to get carbon tet. This carbon tet can be purified further with several other purification methods if a higher quality is desired. Large metal e
From playlist Interesting Applications
Isocyanogen Tetrabromide from Na Azotetrazole
Bromine rips apart our precious tetrazole groups to form an obscure molecular motif, needed to make the famed C2N14 energetic compound. Following the procedure from here: https://sciencemadness.org/scipics/Energetic_Derivatives_Of_Tetrazole.pdf Explosions&Fire2: https://www.youtube.com/c
From playlist Chemistry of Tetrazoles
In this video we are making chromyl chloride which is a potent volatile carcinogen. Chromyl chloride (CrO2Cl2) is this red fuming liquid. It can be used to oxidize toluene to benzaldehyde and to oxidize a lot of other reagents. On my instagram and reddit theres plenty of other pictures of
From playlist Inorganic Chemistry
From playlist Organic Chemistry
Stanford artist collaborates with physics department for 'Drawing with Tetrahedra'
Physics faculty members and graduate students use tetrahedra to create a less-than-perfect structure that explores the connection between shape and sound. For more information, see: http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/march/tetra-physics-vivaldi-040214.html
From playlist Stanford Highlights
NITRATION TIME! Making A Chemical Called Nitrobromobenzene
In this video we are going to nitrate bromobenzene to make nitrobromobenzene. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thyzoid Discord: https://discord.gg/UrjAt44HWH (Let me know if the discord link does not work) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thyzoyd/?hl=de 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/
From playlist Organic Chemistry
An Efficient Synthesis of Tetrodotoxin
An organic chemistry minilecture on the total synthesis of Tetrodotoxin by David B. Konrad, Klaus-Peter Rühmann, Hiroyasu Ando, Belinda E. Hetzler, Bryan S. Matsuura* and Dirk Trauner*. Highlights include a Bernet-Vasella Fragmentation/ Henry Reaction/ Dehydration Cascade, a nitrile oxide-
From playlist Total Synthesis
Making Chloroacetamide a Precursor to Many Pharmaceuticals
In tthis video we are going to make some 2-chloroacetamide via the aminolysis of ethyl chloroacetate. Chloroacetamide is a precursor to pharmaceuticals. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thyzoid Discord: https://discord.gg/UrjAt44HWH (Let me know if the discord link does not work) Instagra
From playlist Organic Chemistry
Make p-chlorobenzyl chloride (from para-chlorotoluene) 3rd step in making pyrimethamine
In this video we synthesize p-chlorobenzyl chloride from para-chlorotoluene we made in an earlier video. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glassware generously provided by http://www.alchemylabsupply.com/ Use the disco
From playlist Pyrimethamine
Make a Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery
How to make a Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery capable of generating 2.8v with enough current to power a LED. Warning: Thionyl Chloride is EXTREMELY toxic and this experiment must be performed in a fumehood by an experienced chemist with proper safety precautions. Lithium thionyl chlorid
From playlist Electrochemistry
Polymorphs can be a headache for people who make pharmaceuticals. Find out why? More chemistry at http://www.periodicvideos.com/
From playlist Chem Definition - Periodic Videos