Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is an oxidant for a variety of 4-substituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines. It also serves as a reagent for selective oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides. Further, it is involved in the preparation of Dragendorff reagent and used as a TLC stain. It is also used to prepare other bismuth compounds.

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Applications
Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is an oxidant for a variety of 4-substituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines. It also serves as a reagent for selective oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides. Further, it is involved in the preparation of Dragendorff reagent and used as a TLC stain. It is also used to prepare other bismuth compounds.

Solubility
Soluble in dilute nitric acid solution, dilute acetic acid, glycerol and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol, ethyl acetateSoluble in acetone, acetic acid and glycerol. Insoluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents, powdered metals and organic materials.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 30°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1477
• Merck Index: 14,1271
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dilute nitric acid solution,dilute acetic acid,glycerol and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol,ethyl acetateSoluble in acetone,acetic acid and glycerol. Insoluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate.
• Formula Weight: 485.07 (394.99 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.83
• Chemical Name or Material: Bismuth (III) nitrate pentahydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only