Bismuth(III) chloride, anhydrous, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11393317	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 017115.14	25 g
11303327	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 017115.22	100 g

Description

Catalysts for organic reactions, preparation of Bi salts.Bismuth(III) chloride is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and to prepare other bismuth salts. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of bismuthoxychloride upon hydrolysis. It is an oxidizing agent to prepare metallic bismuth by reducing agent. Further, it catalyzes the Michael reaction and the Mukaiyama-aldol reaction. In addition to this, it is a Lewis acid.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7787-60-2
• MDL Number: MFCD00003461

Specifications

• Boiling Point: ca 430°C (sublimation)
• CAS: 7787-60-2
• Physical Form: Powder
• Molecular Formula: BiCl₃
• Solubility Information: Soluble in HCl,HNO₃,acetone,ethyl acetate. Insoluble in alcohol. Decomposed by water to BiOCl.Soluble in hydrochloric acid,nitric acid,diethyl ether,ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.
• Odor: Irritating
• Density: 4.75

• Melting Point: 230°C to 232°C
• Color: White
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (Metals basis)
• MDL Number: MFCD00003461
• Formula Weight: 315.34
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth(III) chloride

Safety and Handling

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H315-H319-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

Product Identifier

• Bismuth(III) chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only