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Sigma-Aldrich

Gold(I) iodide

99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Gold monoiodide

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Linear Formula:
AuI
CAS Number:
10294-31-2
Molecular Weight:
323.87
EC Number:
233-656-3
MDL number:
MFCD00014175
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24864748
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99.9% trace metals basis

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: gold

impurities

≤1500.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

mp

120 °C (dec.) (lit.)

density

8.25 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

I[Au]

InChI

1S/Au.HI/h;1H/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

ATGIETUGWDAYPU-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

AuI can be prepared by adding KI in an acidic solution of HAuCl4.

Application

Gold(I) iodide may be used as a catalyst in Sonogashira reactions, wherein terminal alkynes were reacted with aryl iodides and bromides to yield corresponding cross coupling products.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

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

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Synth. Meth. Organomet. Inorg. Chem., 60-60 (1997)
Gold (I) iodide catalyzed Sonogashira reactions.
Li P, et al.
European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 35, 5946-5951 (2008)

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