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CAS 13682-61-6

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Potassium tetrachloroaurate

Description:
Potassium tetrachloroaurate, with the chemical formula KAuCl₄, is a coordination compound of gold. It is characterized by its bright yellow color, which is typical of many gold complexes. This compound is soluble in water and forms a stable solution, making it useful in various applications, including analytical chemistry and as a precursor in gold nanoparticle synthesis. The structure of potassium tetrachloroaurate features a central gold ion coordinated to four chloride ions in a square planar geometry. It is often used in the preparation of gold colloids and in the field of catalysis. Additionally, it has applications in the field of electrochemistry and as a reagent in organic synthesis. Due to its gold content, it is also of interest in materials science and nanotechnology. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as it can be toxic and harmful if ingested or inhaled.
Formula:AuCl4·K
InChI:InChI=1S/Au.4ClH.K/h;4*1H;/q+3;;;;;+1/p-4
InChI key:InChIKey=JMONCQYBAMKVQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-J
SMILES:[Au+3]([Cl-])([Cl-])([Cl-])[Cl-].[K+]
Synonyms:
  • Aurate(1-), tetrachloro-, potassium
  • Aurate(1-), tetrachloro-, potassium (1:1), (SP-4-1)-
  • Aurate(1-), tetrachloro-, potassium, (SP-4-1)-
  • Gold potassium chloride (AuKCl<sub>4</sub>)
  • Gold potassium chloride (KAuCl<sub>4</sub>)
  • Gold(3+) Potassium Chloride (1:1:4)
  • Monopotassium tetrachloroaurate(1-)
  • Potassium Gold(+1) Cation Chloride
  • Potassium Tetrachloroaurate(1-)
  • Potassium chloroaurate
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