Bismuth(III) chloride, 97+% (dry wt.), may cont. up to 3% water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11458763	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10510.14	25 g
11468763	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10510.22	100 g
11478763	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10510.36	500 g

Description

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, diethyl ether, ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7787-60-2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 315.33
• InChI Key: JHXKRIRFYBPWGE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• PubChem CID: 24591
• SMILES: Cl[Bi](Cl)Cl

• Molecular Formula: BiCl3
• MDL Number: MFCD00003461
• Synonym: bismuth trichloride, bismuth chloride, trichlorobismuthine, trichlorobismuth, bismuth iii chloride, bismuthine, trichloro, trichlorobismute, bismuth lll chloride
• IUPAC Name: trichlorobismuthane

Specifications

• Boiling Point: ∼430°C (sublimation)
• CAS: 7787-60-2
• MDL Number: MFCD00003461
• Merck Index: 14,1262
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hydrochloric acid,nitric acid,diethyl ether,ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.
• SMILES: Cl[Bi](Cl)Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 315.33
• Formula Weight: 315.34
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): May contain up to 3% water
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Assay: (dry wt.)

• Melting Point: 230°C to 232°C
• Molecular Formula: BiCl3
• UN Number: UN3260
• Synonym: bismuth trichloride, bismuth chloride, trichlorobismuthine, trichlorobismuth, bismuth iii chloride, bismuthine, trichloro, trichlorobismute, bismuth lll chloride
• InChI Key: JHXKRIRFYBPWGE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• IUPAC Name: trichlorobismuthane
• PubChem CID: 24591
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Irritating
• Density: 4.75
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth (III) chloride

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H314-H318
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.

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

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