Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate, ACS, 99.99% (metals basis), Au 49.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11317868	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 036400.03	1 g
11307868	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 036400.06	5 g

Description

It is used for microanalysis of rubidium, cesium and in the determination of alkaloids. Usually used as a harbinger for the preparation of gold (Au) nanoparticles. It is used in the control rods of nuclear reactors and in the manufacturing of electric light filaments.

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: 16961-25-4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 338.77
• InChI Key: CQVDKGFMVXRRAI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
• IUPAC Name: tetrachlorogold

• Molecular Formula: AuCl4
• MDL Number: MFCD00149904
• Synonym: Chloroauric acid
• SMILES: Cl[Au](Cl)(Cl)Cl

Specifications

• CAS: 16961-25-4
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (metals basis)
• MDL Number: MFCD00149904
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Insoluble in ether.
• SMILES: Cl[Au](Cl)(Cl)Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 338.77
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Chemical Name or Material: Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate trihydrate, For analysis ACS

• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Molecular Formula: AuCl4
• Synonym: Chloroauric acid
• InChI Key: CQVDKGFMVXRRAI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
• IUPAC Name: tetrachlorogold
• Formula Weight: 393.83 (339.79 Anhydrous)
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive

Safety and Handling

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H302-H314-H317-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

Product Identifier

• Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) trihydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

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

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/soap.
• 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/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Gold chloride, trihydrate, Tetrachloroauric acid

RUO – Research Use Only