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Gold chloride trihydrate , ≥99.9%tracemetalsbasis , 16961-25-4

Synonym(s):
Gold(III)chloride hydrochloric acid, Gold trichloride hydrochloride;Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III);Tetrachloroauric(III) acid;Tetrachloroauric(III) acid trihydrate 99%

CAS NO.:16961-25-4

Empirical Formula: AuCl4H3O

Molecular Weight: 357.79

MDL number: MFCD00149904

EINECS: 605-557-9

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 30°C
Density  3.9 g/cm3 (20℃)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  150g/l
form  Solid
color  Yellow
Water Solubility  Soluble in water. Insoluble in ether.
Sensitive  Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic
Stability: Stable, but light sensitive. Very hygroscopic. Incompatible with reducing agents. Protect from moisture and light.
InChI InChI=1S/Au.4ClH.H2O/h;4*1H;1H2/q+3;;;;;/p-3
InChIKey XYYVDQWGDNRQDA-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES [Au+3]([Cl-])([Cl-])([Cl-])[Cl-].[H+].O
CAS DataBase Reference 16961-25-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Description and Uses

Gold(III) chloride trihydrate, also known as hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate, is a golden yellow or yellow red crystal. hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate is an inorganic compound and a gold catalyst. It serves as a reagent in analytical chemistry, aiding in the identification and quantification of substances. Moreover, this compound is utilized in the synthesis of diverse gold compounds. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in the electroplating process, facilitating the deposition of gold onto other metal surfaces. Furthermore, gold(III) chloride trihydrate is a component in the production of gold nanoparticles.

Commonly used as a precursor for the preparation of gold (Au) nanoparticles1,2

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H290-H302-H314-H373-H411
Precautionary statements  P260-P273-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P314
Hazard Codes  C
Risk Statements  34-43-22
Safety Statements  26-27-36/37/39-45
RIDADR  UN 3260 8/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  MD5428000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  71159010
Toxicity mouse,LDLo,intravenous,10mg/kg (10mg/kg),Journal of Bacteriology. Vol. 40, Pg. 823, 1940.

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