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GOLD(III) BROMIDE

  • CAS NO.:10294-28-7
  • Empirical Formula: AuBr3
  • Molecular Weight: 436.68
  • MDL number: MFCD00014171
  • EINECS: 233-654-2
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
GOLD(III) BROMIDE Structural

What is GOLD(III) BROMIDE?

Chemical properties

Yellowish-gray mass. Decomposes at approximately 165C. Insoluble in water.

The Uses of GOLD(III) BROMIDE

Gold(III) bromide is used as a catalyst in a variety of reactions. It catalyzes the reaction between an enynal unit and carbonyl compounds to form a six-membered cyclic compound. Another catalytic use of gold tribromide is in the nucleophilic substitution reaction of propargylic alcohols, with the gold complex acting as an alcohol-activating agent to facilitate the substitution. It can be used as a testing reagent for the presence of ketamine.

The Uses of GOLD(III) BROMIDE

Analysis (testing for alkaloids, spermatic fluid), medicine.

Definition

Brownish-black powder. Mp 160C with decomposition. Soluble in water and alcohol.

Purification Methods

Purify it by adding pure Br2 to the dark powder, securely stopper the container, warm a little and shake while keeping away from light for ca 48hours. Remove the stopper and place it over NaOH until free Br2 is no longer in the apparatus (48-60hours). The bright yellow needles of the tribromide are stable over NaOH in the dark. It is soluble in H2O and in EtOH where it is slowly reduced. Keep it in a cooled, closed container and protect it from light as decomposition causes free gold to be formed. Aurobromic acid can be obtained by adding the calculated amount of conc HBr to AuBr3 (actually Au2Br6) until all dissolves, whereby the acid crystallises out as HAuBr4.5H2O; a deliquescent solid soluble in EtOH with m ca 27o, and store it as above. [Gibson & Colles J Chem Soc 2411 1931, Burawoy & Gibson J Chem Soc 217 1935, Burawoy & Gibson J Chem Soc 219 1935.]

Properties of GOLD(III) BROMIDE

Melting point: 160°C (dec.)
storage temp.  under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C
solubility  H2O: slightly soluble(lit.)
form  Powder
color  orange to brown
Water Solubility  Slightly soluble in water.
Sensitive  moisture sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference 10294-28-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Gold bromide (AuBr3) (10294-28-7)

Safety information for GOLD(III) BROMIDE

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for GOLD(III) BROMIDE

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