Gold trichloride

Catalog Number	ACM13453071-2
CAS	13453-07-1
Structure
Synonyms	Gold(III) chloride
IUPAC Name	Trichlorogold
Molecular Weight	303.32
Molecular Formula	AuCl3
Canonical SMILES	Cl[Au](Cl)Cl
InChI	InChI=1S/Au.3ClH/h;3*1H/q+3;/p-3
InChI Key	RJHLTVSLYWWTEF-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Boiling Point	265 °C
Melting Point	254 °C
Purity	99%+
Density	3.9 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Soluble in water
Appearance	Yellow crystalline powder
Storage	Keep in dark place,inert atmosphere,Room temperature
Complexity	8
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Exact Mass	301.873128
Heavy Atom Count	4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Monoisotopic Mass	301.873128
Odor	Odorless
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Topological Polar Surface Area	0 Ų

Q&A

What is the chemical formula for Gold trichloride?

The chemical formula for Gold trichloride is AuCl3.

What is the melting point of Gold trichloride?

The melting point of Gold trichloride is 254°C.

What is the density of Gold trichloride at 25°C?

The density of Gold trichloride is 3.9 g/mL at 25°C.

What colors are associated with Gold trichloride?

Gold trichloride is yellow in color.

Where can Gold trichloride be stored?

Gold trichloride should be stored in a dark place, in an inert atmosphere, at room temperature.

What are some uses of Gold trichloride?

Gold trichloride is used in colloidal gold solutions, photography, print toning, gold compound preparation, electroplating, and as a gold catalyst.

How is Gold trichloride prepared?

Gold trichloride may be produced by the combination of metallic gold with chlorine gas at elevated temperatures.

What physical properties are associated with Gold trichloride?

Gold trichloride appears as red monoclinic crystals, deliquesces, and is highly soluble in water.

What reactions can Gold trichloride undergo?

Gold trichloride can decompose into gold(I) chloride and chlorine when heated, yield gold sulfide when hydrogen sulfide is passed through, and react with ammonia to form different derivatives.

What are some safety concerns associated with Gold trichloride?

Gold trichloride can have reproductive effects and produce explosive compounds when reacting with ammonia or ammonium salts. Additionally, it emits toxic fumes of Cl- when heated to decomposition.