Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate Chemical 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)

Safety Information

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.

MSDS

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Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate Usage And Synthesis

Description

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.

Chemical Properties

orange chunks or powder

Uses

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

Uses

Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate is used for the preparation of gold standard solutions; graphite-furnace AAS.

Uses

Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate 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.

General Description

The embryotoxicity of gold salt (HAuCl₄ · 3H₂O) is weaker than the embryotoxicities of a number of other nanoparticles used infor biomedical applications.

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