Gold(III) chloride trihydrate (Copy)

49%


Linear Formula:  HAuCl4 · 3H2O
Molecular Weight:  393.83 g/mol
CAS Number: 16961-25-4

Properties

Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity ?49%
M pt. 30
Density 3.9 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314-H317
Precautionary Statement  P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Symbol
Signal word Danger
Storage Temp. Store at room temperature.
Storage Class 8
Packaging Glass bottle
UN Number 3260

Description

General Description
Chloroauric acid is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula HAuCl 4. Both the trihydrate and tetrahydrate are known. It is an orange-yellow solid a common precursor to other gold compounds and an intermediate in the purification of gold metal. Both the trihydrate and tetrahydrate are available commercially.