Description

Gold (III) Acetate is a high-purity inorganic gold salt, also known as auric acetate. This compound serves as a crucial precursor for synthesizing gold nanoparticles and other gold-based materials, offering excellent control over particle size and morphology. It is essential for research and development in advanced materials science, catalysis, and electronics manufacturing.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of highly active gold nanoparticle catalysts for oxidation and hydrogenation reactions.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: A key starting material for producing gold nanoparticles, nanowires, and thin films with specific optical and electronic properties.
• Electronics & Conductive Inks: Employed in the formulation of conductive inks and pastes for printed electronics and circuit board fabrication.
• Surface Coating & Plating: Used in electroplating and electroless plating processes to deposit thin, uniform gold layers on various substrates.
• Medical Research: Investigated as a precursor for gold-based therapeutic agents and contrast agents in biomedical applications.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile gold source for depositing high-purity gold films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gold (III) Acetate
CAS No.	15804-32-7
Molecular Formula	Au(CH3COO)3 or C6H9AuO6
Molecular Weight	374.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Auric Acetate; Gold Triacetate; Gold(3+) Acetate; Acetic Acid, Gold(3+) Salt; Tris(acetato)gold; Gold Acetate (III); Gold(III) Ethanoate
EINECS	239-879-4

Quality Control

Our Gold (III) Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to air and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Au basis)	≥ 52.0 %
Purity (by HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.