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Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III), solution, Au 40-44% w/w (cont. Au), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) acts as a precursor used in the purification of gold by electrolysis. It is also used for the recovery, concentration, purification and analytical determination of gold. It acts as a key starting material for the preparation of gold compounds. It plays an important role as a catalyst in the preparation of 2-arylbenzoxazoles.
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.
Specifications
| Color | Orange |
| UN Number | UN3264 |
| Concentration | Au 40 to 44% w/w (cont. Au) |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water,alcohol,ester,ether and ketone. |
| Formula Weight | 339.79 |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Chemical Name or Material | Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III) solution |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H290-H302
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
May be corrosive to metals.
Harmful if swallowed.
P234-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P390-P501c
H290-H302-H314-H335-H373
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 240-948-4
RTECSNumber : CK6330000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only