Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate, ACS, 98% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Luminous paints, preparation of bismuth saltsBismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is an oxidant for a variety of 4-substituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines. It also serves as a reagent for selective oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides. Further, it is involved in the preparation of Dragendorff reagent and used as a TLC stain. It is also used to prepare other bismuth compounds.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10035-06-0
• Molecular Formula: BiH10N3O14
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 485.07
• MDL Number: MFCD00149157
• InChI Key: FBXVOTBTGXARNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: bismuth nitrate pentahydrate, bismuth trinitrate pentahydrate, bismuth nitrate, hydrate 1:5, bismuth iii nitrate pentahydrate, unii-fo2icy167b, fo2icy167b, nitric acid, bismuth 3+ salt, pentahydrate, acmc-20alle, bismuthnitratepentahydrate
• PubChem CID: 160911
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.[Bi+3].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 30°C (decomposition)
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 98.0%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dilute HNO₃ acid solution. Decomposes in water to subnitrate. Soluble in dilute acetic acid,glycerol,acetone. Insoluble in alcohol,ethyl acetateSoluble in acetone,acetic acid and glycerol. Insoluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate.
• IUPAC Name: bismuth;trinitrate;pentahydrate
• Formula Weight: 485.07 (394.99 Anhydrous)
• Grade: ACS
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: Crystalline
• Density: 2.83
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth (III) Nitrate Pentahydrate

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H372-Causes damage to organs.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only