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Gold(III) chloride trihydrate (CAS 16961-25-4)

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Alternate Names:
chloroauric acid trihydrate; Gold trichloride acid trihydrate; Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III); Tetrachloroauric(III) acid
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CAS Number:
16961-25-4
Molecular Weight:
393.83
Molecular Formula:
HAuCl43H2O
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Gold(III) chloride trihydrate is a gold catalyst. Gold(III) chloride trihydrate is an inorganic compound. It serves as a reagent in analytical chemistry, aiding in the identification and quantification of substances. Moreover, this compound is utilized in the synthesis of diverse gold compounds. Additionally, it plays a role in the electroplating process, facilitating the deposition of gold onto other metal surfaces. Furthermore, gold(III) chloride trihydrate is a component in the production of gold nanoparticles.


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Gold(III) chloride trihydrate, 1 g

sc-211569
1 g
$160.00

Gold(III) chloride trihydrate, 5 g

sc-211569A
5 g
$675.00