Bismuth(III) chloride, ultra dry, 99.997+% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Bismuth chloride is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis. In particular, it catalyzes the Michael reaction and the Mukaiyama-aldol reaction. The addition of other metal iodides increases its catalytic activity.

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.

• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

• Boiling Point: ∼430°C (sublimation)
• Melting Point: 230°C to 232°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,1262
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.
• Formula Weight: 315.34
• Percent Purity: ≥99.997%
• Packaging: Ampule
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 4.75 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth(III) chloride, Ultra dry

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	232-123-2
RTECSNumber	EB2690000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only