hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) hydrate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

27988-77-8

Molecular Formula

AuCl4H

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

339.77

MDL Number

MFCD00149903

InChI Key

RFWCEGCWRSNAGT-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Synonym

Chloroauric acid hydrate, Gold trichloride acid hydrate

IUPAC Name

hydrogen tetrachlorogoldtris(ylium)

SMILES

[H+].Cl[Au+3](Cl)(Cl)Cl

Melting Point

30.0°C

Color

Orange

Physical Form

Crystalline Powder and/or Crystals

Quantity

5 g

Linear Formula

HAuCl₄·xH₂O

Merck Index

14, 4522

Solubility Information

Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether

Formula Weight

339.78

Percent Purity

≥49% (Au)

Packaging

Glass bottle

Chemical Name or Material

Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) hydrate, p.a.

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses,if present and easy to do.
Con

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses,if present and easy to do.
Con

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only