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Bismuth(III) nitrate hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is used in electronic ceramics and fluorescent paints. It is employed as an oxidant for selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides, as a nitrating reagent for synthesizing nitro aromatic compounds, and as a precursor for Dragendorff reagent for use in TLC stain and for testing the presence of alkaloids. On silica gel support, it has been reported to be an efficient catalyst for the Biginelli reaction.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 30°C (decomposition) |
| Color | Colorless to White |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN1477 |
| Merck Index | 14,1271 |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water; soluble in acetone,acetic acid,and glycerol. Insoluble in ethyl acetate and ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 394.99 (Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99.999% |
| Grade | Puratronic™ |
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Safety and Handling
- Bismuth(III) nitrate hydrate, Puratronic
- Danger
- Oxidising solid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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