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

Product Code. 11353847
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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
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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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