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

Product Code. 11393317
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100 g

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
MDL Number MFCD00003461

Specifications

Boiling Point ca 430°C (sublimation)
Melting Point 230°C to 232°C
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 25 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
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405-Store locked up.
  • P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only

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