334049

Gold(III) chloride

99%

• Synonym(s): Trichlorogold
• Linear Formula: AuCl₃
• CAS Number: 13453-07-1
• Molecular Weight: 303.33
• EC Number: 236-623-1
• MDL number: MFCD00014172
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 24860214
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: 99%
• form: powder
• reaction suitability: reagent type: catalyst; core: gold
• SMILES string: Cl[Au](Cl)Cl
• InChI: 1S/Au.3ClH/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3
• InChI key: RJHLTVSLYWWTEF-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Description

General description

Gold(III) chloride is a Lewis acid with monoclinic structure. It is a hygroscopic and light-sensitive solid. It is frequently utilized to dope organic conducting compounds, to boost their conductivity. It also serves as a catalyst in organic synthesis and a precursor to synthesize gold nanoparticles for various electrochemical applications.

Application

Gold(III) chloride can be used:

• As a dopant to fabricate graphene protection layer between PEDOT:PSS and ITO for perovskite solar cells. It helps to enhance the photoconversion efficiency by protection ITO and collecting holes.
• To fabricate flexible and transparent electrodes for OLEDs. It fills the defects in graphene and improves current efficiency without affecting the transmittance.
• As a precursor for green synthesis of gold nanoparticles.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves