Gold Chloride, Trihydrate, ACS Grade, ≥ 49.0 % Au, LabChem™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 16903-35-8, 64-17-5, 7732-18-5, 67-63-0, 67-56-1, 9000-29-7
• Molecular Formula: AuCl4H4N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 356.81
• InChI Key: WPEJSSRSFRWYJB-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• PubChem CID: 10925836  
• IUPAC Name: gold(3+) ammonium tetrachloride
• SMILES: [NH4+].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Au+3]

• Melting Point: 254°C
• Color: Golden
• Physical Form: Lump
• Quantity: 1 g
• Linear Formula: HAuCl₄·3H₂O
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water
• Formula Weight: 393.83
• Percent Purity: ≥49.0% Au
• Grade: ACS
• Identification: Passes Test
• Packaging: Vial
• Decomposition Information: Hydrogen chloride; Thermal decomposition generates: Corrosive vapors
• Chemical Name or Material: Gold Chloride, Trihydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray. Wear protective gloves/eye protection. Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Recommended Storage	Refrigerate