Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min)

Name: Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-015388

About Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min)

Listed under CAS 13453-07-1, Gold(III) chloride is a precious metal compound available from Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 99.99%. The compound has the formula AuCl3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 303.32 g/mol. Systematically, it is named trichlorogold. Common synonyms include Gold trichloride and Auric chloride.

In its supplied form it is a brown or red-brown to red to golden to yellow powder or crystals or crystalline powder. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for solar and photovoltaic research and materials research. It is used across academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg and 1 g packs, Gold(III) chloride is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Solar & photovoltaic research
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min)
Catalogue No.	VQ-015388
CAS Number	13453-07-1
IUPAC name	trichlorogold
Molecular formula	AuCl₃
Molecular weight	303.32 g/mol
Exact mass	301.8731
Purity / assay	99.99%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	RJHLTVSLYWWTEF-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES	Cl[Au](Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	26030

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Brown or red-brown to red to golden to yellow powder or crystals or crystalline powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Gold trichloride, Auric chloride, Gold chloride (AuCl3), Auric trichloride, Slow Digestion Diarrhea, Aurum Muriaticum, Gold(III)chloride, AuCl3, gold(III)-chloride, Gold(3+) trichloride, Gold(III) chloride, 99%, Gold (III) Chloride, Au 65%

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P363, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min)?

The CAS Registry Number of Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min) is 13453-07-1. It is also known as Gold trichloride, Auric chloride, Gold chloride (AuCl3).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min)?

Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min) has the molecular formula AuCl3 and a molecular weight of 303.32 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trichlorogold.

Which grade and pack sizes of Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min) can I order?

We supply Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min) in (99.99%) grade, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min)?

Yes. Every lot of Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min) is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min) be shipped internationally?

Yes. Gold(III) chloride, 99.99% (au 64.4% min) is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.