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Gold(I) chloride (CAS 10294-29-8)

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Alternate Names:
Gold monochloride; Aurous chloride
CAS Number:
10294-29-8
Molecular Weight:
232.42
Molecular Formula:
AuCl
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Gold(I) chloride serves as a catalyst for the synthesis of organic compounds, a reagent for the production of inorganic compounds, and a reducing agent in the creation of metal-containing compounds. Gold(I) chloride plays a vital role in catalytic reaction studies and the exploration of coordination chemistry. The characteristic of Gold(I) chloride as a Lewis acid allows it to accept a pair of electrons, facilitating reactions with other molecules and the formation of complexes. Gold(I) chloride exhibits redox properties, enabling it to function as either an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent.


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Gold(I) chloride, 1 g

sc-228263
1 g
$270.00