Description

Chlorocarbonyl Gold (I) CAS NO 50960-82-2 is a specialized organogold compound where a gold(I) center is coordinated by a carbonyl chloride ligand. This compound is a valuable precursor and reagent in advanced inorganic and organometallic synthesis, enabling the controlled introduction of gold into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, materials science, and the development of novel pharmaceuticals and electronic materials.

Application

• Catalysis Research: As a precursor for homogeneous gold(I) catalysts used in organic transformations such as hydroamination and cycloisomerization.
• Materials Science: For the synthesis of gold-containing polymers, nanoparticles, and thin films with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: In the research and development of gold-based therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serving as a potential volatile source for depositing high-purity gold films in microelectronics.
• Ligand Synthesis: As a building block for creating novel phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) gold complexes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and the fundamental chemistry of gold-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorocarbonyl Gold (I)
CAS No.	50960-82-2
Molecular Formula	AuClCO
Molecular Weight	260.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbonylchlorogold(I); Gold carbonyl chloride; Chloro(carbonyl)gold; Carbonylgold(I) chloride; AuCl(CO); Gold(I) carbonyl chloride; Carbonyl gold chloride
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Quality Control

Our Chlorocarbonyl Gold (I) is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including FT-IR, elemental analysis (EA), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to minimize decomposition. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, the container should only be opened in a controlled, dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Au content)	≥ 75.0%
Purity (TGA)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF)

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