Bismuth(III) chloride, 97+% (dry wt.), may cont. up to 3% water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Bismuth(III) chloride is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and to prepare other bismuth salts. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of bismuthoxychloride upon hydrolysis. It is an oxidizing agent to prepare metallic bismuth by reducing agent. Further, it catalyzes the Michael reaction and the Mukaiyama-aldol reaction. In addition to this, it is a Lewis acid.

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Applications
Bismuth(III) chloride is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and to prepare other bismuth salts. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of bismuthoxychloride upon hydrolysis. It is an oxidizing agent to prepare metallic bismuth by reducing agent. Further, it catalyzes the Michael reaction and the Mukaiyama-aldol reaction. In addition to this, it is a Lewis acid.

Solubility
Soluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, diethyl ether, ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: ∼430°C (sublimation)
• Melting Point: 230°C to 232°C
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,1262
• Solubility Information: Soluble in hydrochloric acid,nitric acid,diethyl ether,ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 315.34
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): May contain up to 3% water
• Odor: Irritating
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.75
• Assay: (dry wt.)
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth (III) chloride

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