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Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III), solution, Au 38-42% w/w (cont. Au)
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
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
| Hazard Category | H290-H302-H314-H335-H373 |
| Hazard Statement | 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. |
| Precautionary Statement | P234-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P390-P501c |
| 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
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