Potassium tetrachloroaurate(III), 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13682-61-6
• Molecular Formula: AuCl₄K
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 377.88
• MDL Number: MFCD00043088
• InChI Key: JMONCQYBAMKVQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-J
• Synonym: potassium tetrachloroaurate iii, potassium tetrachloroaurate, k aucl4, kaucl4 * 2h2o, potassium tetrachloridoaurate, potassium ion tetrachloroaurate, potassium tetrachloroaurate 1-, potassium tetrachloridoaurate 1-, potassium tetrachloridoaurate iii, potassium gold iii chloride
• PubChem CID: 11337898
• ChEBI: CHEBI:51564
• IUPAC Name: potassium;tetrachlorogold(1-)
• SMILES: Cl[Au-](Cl)(Cl)Cl.[K+]

• Melting Point: >300.0°C
• Color: Yellow to Orange
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Quantity: 1 g
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min
• Linear Formula: KAuCl₄
• Merck Index: 15, 7800
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble
• Formula Weight: 377.88
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium tetrachloroaurate(III)

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium tetrachloroaurate(III)

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only