Bismuth oxychloride

Name: Bismuth oxychloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-015191

About Bismuth oxychloride

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Bismuth oxychloride, a main-group metal compound registered under CAS number 7787-59-9, specified at 78.2–82.2% purity. Its molecular formula is BiClO and its molecular weight is 260.43 g/mol. Systematically, it is named oxobismuthanylium chloride. It is also known as Bismuth(III) chloride oxide or Bismuthyl(III) chloride.

It is supplied as a white to off-white powder. Literature values give a density of 7.72 g/mL at 25 °C. Its solubility is described as insoluble in water. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, pharmaceutical synthesis, catalysis and dyes and pigments manufacture. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 500 g, 5 x 1 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Catalysis
Dyes & pigments manufacture
Polymer & resin production

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Bismuth oxychloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-015191
CAS Number	7787-59-9
IUPAC name	oxobismuthanylium chloride
Molecular formula	BiClO
Molecular weight	260.43 g/mol
Exact mass	259.9442
Purity / assay	78.2–82.2%
HSN code	28273990
InChIKey	GLQBXSIPUULYOG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	O=[Bi+].[Cl-]
PubChem CID	173065887

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Density	7.72 g/mL at 25 °C
Solubility	H2O: insoluble
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	Bismuth(III) chloride oxide, Bismuthyl(III) chloride, Chlorobismuth oxide, Basic bismuth chloride, Bismuth chloride oxide, Bismuth subchloride, Bismuthine, chlorooxo-, Chlorooxobismuthine, Mearlite, Pearl White

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 Bismuth oxychloride?

The CAS Registry Number of Bismuth oxychloride is 7787-59-9. It is also known as Bismuth(III) chloride oxide, Bismuthyl(III) chloride, Chlorobismuth oxide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bismuth oxychloride?

Bismuth oxychloride has the molecular formula BiClO and a molecular weight of 260.43 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxobismuthanylium chloride.

Which grade and pack sizes of Bismuth oxychloride can I order?

We supply Bismuth oxychloride in (78.2–82.2%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 x 1 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Bismuth oxychloride?

Yes. Every lot of Bismuth oxychloride 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 Bismuth oxychloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. Bismuth oxychloride 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.