hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) hydrate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

Specifications

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.

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) hydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only