10294-30-1

Basic information

• Product Name: GOLD CHLORIDE
• Synonyms: auricchloridedihydrate;goldchloride,dihydrate;CHLORAUIC ACID;CHLOROAURIC ACID YELLOW;CHLOROAURIC ACID BROWN;GOLD TRICHLORIDE ACID YELLOW;GOLD TRICHLORIDE ACID BROWN;GOLD CHLORIDE, BROWN
• CAS NO: 10294-30-1
• Molecular Formula: AuCl4H
• Molecular Weight: 339.79
• EINECS: 240-948-4
• Mol File: 10294-30-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 100°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: yellow/
• Density: 3.9 g/mL at 25 °C
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: GOLD CHLORIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: GOLD CHLORIDE(10294-30-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: GOLD CHLORIDE(10294-30-1)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: C
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45
• RIDADR: UN 3260 8/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 3-8-10
• Hazardous Substances Data: 10294-30-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Gold chloride, also known as auric chloride or chloroauric acid, is a chemical compound with the formula AuCl3. It is a reddish crystalline solid and is soluble in water and alcohol. Gold chloride is a strong acid and can be harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. It is considered as a powerful oxidising agent and is corrosive in nature. It is primarily used in the field of chemistry to make other gold compounds, and in the process of gold-plating certain materials. Direct and extensive contact with gold chloride is not recommended due to its destructive effects on human tissue and its potential to cause severe irritation or damage to eyes and skin.

InChI:InChI=1/Au.3ClH.2H2O/h;3*1H;2*1H2/q+1;;;;;/p-3