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Bismuth(III) sulfate, 99%
Description
The esterification of thujopsene with bismuth(III) sulfate in carboxylic acids yeilds esters in 30%. Bismuth(III) sulfateis used as analytics reagents and medicine, it is also used in pharmaceutical industry. It is used to determine other metal sulphate salts.
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The esterification of thujopsene with bismuth(III) sulfate in carboxylic acids yeilds esters in 30%. Bismuth(III) sulfateis used as analytics reagents and medicine, it is also used in pharmaceutical industry. It is used to determine other metal sulphate salts.
Solubility
Soluble in acid, insoluble in water and ethanol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 405°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 25 g |
Linear Formula | Bi2(SO4)3 |
Merck Index | 14,1286 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in acid,insoluble in water and ethanol. |
Formula Weight | 706.13 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Density | 5.08 |
Chemical Name or Material | Bismuth(III) sulfate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
EINECSNumber | 232-129-5 |
RTECSNumber | WS6600000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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