Bismuth(III) chloride, ultra dry, 99.997+% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11353847	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 035680.06	5 g
11363847	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 035680.14	25 g

Description

Bismuth chloride is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis. In particular, it catalyzes the Michael reaction and the Mukaiyama-aldol reaction. The addition of other metal iodides increases its catalytic activity.

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.

• Ampouled under argon

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
• Physical Form: Powder
• MDL Number: MFCD00003461
• Merck Index: 14,1262
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.
• SMILES: Cl[Bi](Cl)Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 315.33
• Formula Weight: 315.34
• Packaging: Ampule
• Density: 4.75 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth(III) chloride, Ultra dry

• Melting Point: 230°C to 232°C
• Color: White
• 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: ≥99.997%
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Assay: (metals basis)

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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• Ampouled under argon

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