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Gold(I) chloride, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 043365.03
1 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Gold(I) chloride, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 043365.03
1 g, Each
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Catalog number: 043365.03
also known as 043365-03
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
10294-29-8
IUPAC Name
gold(1+) chloride
Molecular Formula
AuCl
InChI Key
FDWREHZXQUYJFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[Cl-].[Au+]
Total Metal Impurities
≤0.1%
Appearance (Color)
Yellow
Assay (special)
Au 84.4-84.7%
Form
Powder

Description

Gold(I) chloride is used as a starting material for the preparation of Phosphine ligated gold(I) complexes, which is used as catalysts in synthetic chemistry. It is also used to prepare metallic gold and potassium auric bromide and potassium chloride.

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.

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal
    Category 1
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 1
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
    Skin Sensitization
    Category 1
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    Hazard Statements

    H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction

    Physical Hazards

    H290 - May be corrosive to metals

    EU Specific Hazard Statements

    May form combustible dust concentrations in air

    Precautionary Statements

    P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P234 - Keep only in original packaging

    P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage