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Bismuth(III) chloride, 97+% (dry wt.), may cont. up to 3% water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

49.95 EUR - 582.90 EUR

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
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Description

Description

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, diethyl ether, ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

7787-60-2
315.33
JHXKRIRFYBPWGE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
24591
Cl[Bi](Cl)Cl
BiCl3
MFCD00003461
bismuth trichloride, bismuth chloride, trichlorobismuthine, trichlorobismuth, bismuth iii chloride, bismuthine, trichloro, trichlorobismute, bismuth lll chloride
trichlorobismuthane

Specifications

∼430°C (sublimation)
7787-60-2
MFCD00003461
14,1262
Soluble in hydrochloric acid,nitric acid,diethyl ether,ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.
Cl[Bi](Cl)Cl
315.33
315.34
May contain up to 3% water
Moisture sensitive
(dry wt.)
230°C to 232°C
BiCl3
UN3260
bismuth trichloride, bismuth chloride, trichlorobismuthine, trichlorobismuth, bismuth iii chloride, bismuthine, trichloro, trichlorobismute, bismuth lll chloride
JHXKRIRFYBPWGE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
trichlorobismuthane
24591
98%
Irritating
4.75
Bismuth (III) chloride
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H314-H318
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H315-H319-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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 .

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