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254169

Gold(III) chloride hydrate

99.995% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Auric chloride, Chloroauric acid, Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) hydrate, Tetrachloroauric(III) acid

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Linear Formula:
HAuCl4 · aq
CAS Number:
27988-77-8
Molecular Weight:
339.79 (anhydrous basis)
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24855362
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
240-948-4
MDL number:
MFCD00149903
Assay:
99.995% trace metals basis
Form:
crystals and lumps
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assay

99.995% trace metals basis

form

crystals and lumps

composition

Degree of hydration, ~3

reaction suitability

core: gold, reagent type: catalyst

technique(s)

ELISA: suitable

impurities

≤55.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

density

3.9 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

O.Cl.Cl[Au](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/Au.4ClH.H2O/h;4*1H;1H2/q+3;;;;;/p-3

InChI key

OVJUDSKPNIBLOO-UHFFFAOYSA-K

General description

Gold (III) chloride hydrate (HAuCl4) can be used as a precursor to synthesize goldnanoparticles and p-type dopant for most conjugated organic molecules. Thedoping leads to the expansion of crystalline lattice and enhances conductivitydue to the formation of a large number of chargecarriers.

Application

Gold(III) chloride hydrate can be used to prepare TiO2-supported Au-based photocatalyst by deposition-precipitation with urea. These catalysts show a higher amount and production rate of hydrogen via a water-splitting reaction.

Conjugate polythiophene films can be prepared by the solution-doping method using HAuCl4 as a dopant. These highly conductive polymer films can be applied in the field of vapor sensing and organic electronics.

HAuCl4 can be reduced to prepare gold nanoparticles by using different reducing agents like NaBH4, glucose, and poly (propylene imine) dendrimer.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 2 Oral

target_organs

Kidney

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Regulatory Listings

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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254169-500MG:4.548173125053E12 + 254169-5G:4.54817312506E12

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