CAS 16903-35-8: tetrachloroauric acid

Description: Tetrachloroauric acid, with the CAS number 16903-35-8, is a chemical compound that consists of gold in its +3 oxidation state complexed with four chloride ions. It is typically encountered as a yellow to orange crystalline solid or as a solution in water. This compound is highly soluble in water and is known for its strong oxidizing properties. Tetrachloroauric acid is often used in various applications, including gold plating, analytical chemistry, and as a precursor in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles. It is important to handle this substance with care, as it can be toxic and poses environmental hazards. The compound exhibits strong coordination chemistry, forming complexes with various ligands, which is significant in both industrial and research contexts. Additionally, tetrachloroauric acid can participate in redox reactions, making it a valuable reagent in organic synthesis and catalysis. Proper safety measures should be observed when working with this compound due to its potential health risks.

Formula: AuCl₄·H

InChI: InChI=1S/Au.4ClH/h;4*1H/q+3;;;;/p-3

InChI key: InChIKey=VDLSFRRYNGEBEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-K

SMILES: [H+].[Cl-][Au+3]([Cl-])([Cl-])[Cl-]

Synonyms:

• Acide tetrachloroaurique
• Acido Tetracloroaurico
• Ammonium Gold(3+) Chloride (1:1:4)
• Aurate(1-), tetrachloro-, hydrogen
• Aurate(1-), tetrachloro-, hydrogen (1:1), (SP-4-1)-
• Aurate(1-), tetrachloro-, hydrogen, (SP-4-1)-
• Auric acid (HAuCl4)
• Auric acid (HAuCl₄)
• Brown gold chloride
• Chlorauric acid
• Chloroauric Acid
• Chloroauric acid (HAuCl4)
• Chloroauric acid (HAuCl₄)
• Chloroauric(III) acid
• Chlorooauric acid (HAuCl4)
• Chlorooauric acid (HAuCl₄)
• G 4022
• Gold Chloride
• Gold chloride (AuCl3), hydrochloride
• Gold chloride (AuCl₃), hydrochloride
• Gold hydrogen chloride (AuHCl4)
• Gold hydrogen chloride (AuHCl₄)
• Gold tetrachloride (HAuCl₄)
• Gold trichloride hydrochloride
• Gold(+3) Cation Tetrachloride
• Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate
• Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III)
• Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(1-)
• Tetrachloroauric acid (HAuCl4)
• Tetrachloroauric acid (HAuCl₄)
• Tetrachloroauric(III) acid
• Tetrachlorogoldsaure

Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III), solution, Au 38-42% w/w (cont. Au)

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Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) acts as a precursor used in the purification of gold by electrolysis. It …

• Formula: AuCl₄H₄N
• Molecular weight: 356.81

Aurate(1-), tetrachloro-, hydrogen, (SP-4-1)-

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• Formula: AuCl₄H
• Color and Shape: Liquid
• Molecular weight: 339.7865

Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III); solution

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• Formula: HAuCl₄
• Purity: ≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
• Color and Shape: Yellow to orange liquid
• Molecular weight: 339.79

Tetrachloroauric Acid

CAS: 16903-35-8

Applications Tetrachloroauric Acid, is used for the recovery, concentrating, purification, and analytical determinations of gold. …

• Formula: AuCl₃·ClH
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 339.79

Gold Chloride Solution 30% in HCl, 17% Au

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• Color and Shape: Yellow to Orange, Liquid

Chlorlauric acid

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Chlorlauric acid is a coordination complex that has been shown to be toxic to human …

• Formula: HAuCl₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 339.79 g/mol