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254169

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Gold(III) chloride hydrate

99.995% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Auric chloride, Chloroauric acid, Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) hydrate, Tetrachloroauric(III) acid

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Linear Formula:
HAuCl4 · aq
CAS Number:
27988-77-8
Molecular Weight:
339.79 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number:
240-948-4
MDL number:
MFCD00149903
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24855362
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

200

Assay

99.995% trace metals basis

form

crystals and lumps

composition

Degree of hydration, ~3

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: gold

technique(s)

ELISA: suitable

impurities

≤55.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

density

3.9 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

O.Cl.Cl[Au](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/Au.4ClH.H2O/h;4*1H;1H2/q+3;;;;;/p-3

InChI key

OVJUDSKPNIBLOO-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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General description

Gold (III) chloride hydrate (HAuCl4) can be used as a precursor to synthesize goldnanoparticles and p-type dopant for most conjugated organic molecules. Thedoping leads to the expansion of crystalline lattice and enhances conductivitydue to the formation of a large number of chargecarriers.

Application

Gold(III) chloride hydrate can be used to prepare TiO2-supported Au-based photocatalyst by deposition-precipitation with urea. These catalysts show a higher amount and production rate of hydrogen via a water-splitting reaction.

Conjugate polythiophene films can be prepared by the solution-doping method using HAuCl4 as a dopant. These highly conductive polymer films can be applied in the field of vapor sensing and organic electronics.

HAuCl4 can be reduced to prepare gold nanoparticles by using different reducing agents like NaBH4, glucose, and poly (propylene imine) dendrimer.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H290,H302,H314,H373,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 2 Oral

Target Organs

Kidney

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

    The lot specific COA document can be found by entering the lot number above under the "Documents" section.

  3. How can I determine the number of hydrates present in Product 254169, Gold (III) chloride hydrate?

    To determine the number of hydrates, you can use the following formula:   % of the metal = [(MW of metal) (# of metal atoms)] / [(MW of anhydrous product) + (x * 18g/mol)]Solving for x: x = [[(MW of metal)(#metal atoms)] - [(%of metal in product)(MW of anhydrous product)]] / [(% of metal in product) (18 g/mol)] 

  4. What is n Product 254169, Gold (III) chloride hydrate soluble in?

    This product is soluble in water, ethanol, and ether.  Unfortunately we do not have any recorded concentrations.

  5. What is the melting point of n Product 254169, Gold (III) chloride hydrate?

    We have never determined the melting point, however we do have a note indicating that this compound will decompose when melted.  Also the 13th Edition of the chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry states that this compound will decompose on strong heating to form chlorine gas, hydrochloric acid gas, and metallic gold.

  6. What is the reported purity of Product 254169, Gold (III) chloride hydrate based on, chemical or metal purity?

    The purity (99.999%) is not the chemical purity, but rather the purity based on trace metal content.  In the case of 99.999% a maximum of 20ppm total metallic impurities would be allowed.

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