Gallium (III) Chloride, anhydrous, PurReagent >=98.0%

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Linear Formula:  GaCl3
Molecular Weight:  176.07 g/mol
CAS Number: 13450-90-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mmHg ( 48 °C)
Assay Purity >=98%
B pt. 201 °C
M pt. 78 °C
Density 2.47 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28273990
Flash point -26 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 3260

Description

Application
Gallium(III) chloride is widely used as a catalyst in organic synthesis in the production of gallium-containing materials and as a reagent in analytical chemistry semiconductor research and materials science.

Purpose
Gallium(III) chloride is primarily used as a Lewis acid catalyst and as a precursor for the preparation of other gallium compounds in chemical synthesis and research.

General Description
Gallium(III) chloride is a white moisture-sensitive inorganic compound that acts as a strong Lewis acid and is readily soluble in water and many organic solvents.