Description

Gold(I) Chloride is a key inorganic compound of gold, primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of other gold complexes and nanomaterials. Its unique chemical properties make it a valuable reagent in advanced material science and catalysis. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, nanotechnology, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity gold sources for precise applications.

Application

• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis, including carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions and alkene functionalization.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: A critical starting material for the production of gold nanoparticles, nanowires, and other nanostructures with controlled size and morphology.
• Electronics & Plating: Used in the formulation of conductive inks, pastes, and specialized electroplating baths for electronic components and connectors.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as an intermediate in the development of gold-based therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds.
• Surface Modification: Employed in the functionalization of surfaces to create gold thin films or specific catalytic sites on supports.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research for studying gold chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gold(I) Chloride
CAS No.	10294-29-8
Molecular Formula	AuCl
Molecular Weight	232.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Aurous Chloride; Gold Monochloride; Chloroaurous Acid; Aurous Chloride (AuCl); Gold Chloride (AuCl); Gold(1+) Chloride; Auric Monochloride
EINECS	233-656-3

Quality Control

Our Gold(I) Chloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellowish-brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (AuCl)	≥ 99.0%
Gold (Au) Content	≥ 84.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (Cl) Content	Conforms to theoretical
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 100 ppm total

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