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Bismuth(III) chloride, anhydrous, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11303327
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Description

Catalysts for organic reactions, preparation of Bi salts.Bismuth(III) chloride is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and to prepare other bismuth salts. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of bismuthoxychloride upon hydrolysis. It is an oxidizing agent to prepare metallic bismuth by reducing agent. Further, it catalyzes the Michael reaction and the Mukaiyama-aldol reaction. In addition to this, it is a Lewis acid.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7787-60-2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 315.33
MDL Number MFCD00003461
InChI Key JHXKRIRFYBPWGE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Synonym bismuth trichloride, bismuth chloride, trichlorobismuthine, trichlorobismuth, bismuth iii chloride, bismuthine, trichloro, trichlorobismute, bismuth lll chloride
PubChem CID 24591
IUPAC Name trichlorobismuthane
SMILES Cl[Bi](Cl)Cl

Specifications

Boiling Point ca 430°C (sublimation)
Melting Point 230°C to 232°C
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 100 g
Assay Percent Range 99.99% (Metals basis)
Molecular Formula BiCl3
Solubility Information Soluble in HCl,HNO3,acetone,ethyl acetate. Insoluble in alcohol. Decomposed by water to BiOCl.Soluble in hydrochloric acid,nitric acid,diethyl ether,ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.
Formula Weight 315.34
Odor Irritating
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 4.75
Chemical Name or Material Bismuth(III) chloride
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Bismuth(III) chloride
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Bismuth(III) chloride

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