HYDROGEN TETRACHLOROAURATE(III)

Base Information

• Chemical Name: HYDROGEN TETRACHLOROAURATE(III)
• CAS No.: 16961-25-4
• Molecular Formula: AuCl4H7O3
• Molecular Weight: 393.83
• Hs Code.: 71159010
• Mol file: 16961-25-4.mol

Synonyms:Aurate(1-),tetrachloro-, hydrogen, trihydrate (8CI);Gold acid chloride;Gold acid chloridetrihydrate;Gold chloride, acid, trihydrate;Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(1-)trihydrate;Tetrachloroauric acid trihydrate;

Chemical Property of HYDROGEN TETRACHLOROAURATE(III)

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: orange chunks or powder
• Melting Point: 30°C
• PSA: 27.69000
• Density: 3.9 g/cm3 (20℃)
• LogP: 2.67510
• Storage Temp.: Refrigerator (+4°C)
• Sensitive.: Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic
• Solubility.: 150g/l
• Water Solubility.: Soluble in water. Insoluble in ether.

Purity/Quality:

99.9% ^*data from raw suppliers

Gold(III) chloride trihydrate ACS reagent, ≥49.0% Au basis ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Pictogram(s): C
• Hazard Codes: C
• Statements: 34-43-22
• Safety Statements: 26-27-36/37/39-45

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Useful:

• Uses: Commonly used as a precursor for the preparation of gold (Au) nanoparticles1,2 Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate is used for the preparation of gold standard solutions; graphite-furnace AAS. It is used for microanalysis of rubidium, cesium and in the determination of alkaloids. Usually used as a harbinger for the preparation of gold (Au) nanoparticles. It is used in the control rods of nuclear reactors and in the manufacturing of electric light filaments.