Bismuth(III) chloride, ultra dry, 99.997+% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Bismuth chloride is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis. In particular, it catalyzes the Michael reaction and the Mukaiyama-aldol reaction. The addition of other metal iodides increases its catalytic activity.

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.

• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7787-60-2
• Molecular Formula: BiCl3
• 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

• Boiling Point: ∼430°C (sublimation)
• Melting Point: 230°C to 232°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,1262
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.
• Formula Weight: 315.34
• Percent Purity: ≥99.997%
• Packaging: Ampule
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 4.75 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth(III) chloride, Ultra dry

Safety and Handling

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