Gold(III) chloride

• CAS: 13453-07-1
• Catalog Number: ACM13453071
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 303.33
• Molecular Formula: AuCl3
• Description: Gold(III) chloride, traditionally called auric chloride, is a chemical compound of gold and chlorine. With the molecular formula AuCl3, the name gold trichloride is a simplification, referring to the empirical formula. The Roman numerals in the name indicate that the gold has an oxidation state of +3, which is common for gold compounds. There is also another related chloride of gold, gold(I) chloride (AuCl). Chloroauric acid, HAuCl4, the product formed when gold dissolves in aqua regia, is sometimes referred to as “gold chloride” or “acid gold trichloride”. Gold(III) chloride is very hygroscopic and highly soluble in water as well as ethanol. It decomposes above 160°C or in light.
• Synonyms: Trichlorogold;Gold(III) Chloride
• Melting Point: 254ºC
• Density: 3.9 g/mL at 25ºC
• Appearance: Dark red monoclinic crystals
• EC Number: 236-623-1
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Hazard Statements: C,Xi
• LogP: -8.99050
• MDL Number: MFCD00014172
• RIDADR: UN 3260 8
• Safety Description: 26-36/37/39-45-37/39-36
• Storage Conditions: 2-8ºC
• Supplemental Hazard Statements: H314-H318-H315-H319-H335
• Symbol: GHS07,GHS05

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Gold(III) chloride?

AuCl3

What is the molecular weight of Gold(III) chloride?

303.32 g/mol

What is the IUPAC name of Gold(III) chloride?

Trichlorogold

What is the InChIKey of Gold(III) chloride?

RJHLTVSLYWWTEF-UHFFFAOYSA-K

How many hydrogen bond donor counts are there in Gold(III) chloride?

0

What is the exact mass of Gold(III) chloride?

301.873128 g/mol

What is the heavy atom count of Gold(III) chloride?

4

Is Gold(III) chloride a canonicalized compound?

Yes

What is the European Community (EC) number for Gold(III) chloride?

236-623-1

What is the CAS number for Gold(III) chloride?

13453-07-1