CAS 13450-90-3 Gallium monochloride (HCID 186022)

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Basic information

CAS: 13450-90-3
Standard SMILES: [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ga+3]
InChIKey: UPWPDUACHOATKO-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Molecular formula: Cl3Ga
Average molar mass: 176.08 g/mol

Overview

Names & identifiers

Preferred name: Gallium monochloride
IUPAC: gallium trichloride
English name: GALLIUM(III) CHLORIDE
Molecular formula: Cl3Ga
Molecular weight: 176.08

Names & synonyms

GALLIUM MONOCHLORIDEgallium;trichlorideCl3Gagallium (III) chlorideSCHEMBL18969GALLIUM CHLORIDE [MI]GALLIUM TRICHLORIDE [HSDB]AKOS025294333G0359NS00087006Gallium trichloride; Gallium(III) chloride; Gallium trichloride anhydrousGaCl3

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GALLIUM CHLORIDEGALLIUM TRICHLORIDEgranularSPHERICNsc94002Wln: ga G3gallium(iii)ium(III) chLTrichlorogallium

Database identifiers

CAS: 13450-90-3、17108-85-9
PubChem CID: 186022
UNII: 4Y6GQD4915
Nikkaji: J75.573G

Properties

Computed structural properties

Topological polar surface area: 0 Å²
Hydrogen bond donors: 0
Hydrogen bond acceptors: 3
Rotatable bonds: 0
Heavy atoms: 4
Formal charge: 0
Complexity: 0

Physicochemical properties

Melting point: 78 °C · 78 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 35 °C · 35 °C
Density: 2.47 g/mL · 2.47 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure: 1 mm · 1 mm Hg ( 48 °C)
Flash point: 26 °F · −26 °F
storage temp.: 2 · 2-8°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen
form: beads
color: White
Specific Gravity: 2.47 · 2.47
Water Solubility: Very soluble in water. Soluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride and carbon disulfide
Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
Merck: 14 · 14,4348
Stability: Stability Stable, but reacts violently with water.
InChI: 1S/3ClH.Ga/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
InChIKey: UPWPDUACHOATKO-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES: Cl[Ga](Cl)Cl

Safety & regulation

Safety data

F: 3-10
PPE: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
wgk: 3
tsca: TSCA listed
rtecs: LW9100000
ridadr: UN 3260 8/PG 2
hs_code: 28273990
risk_code: 14-34-51/53-12-67-65
Signal word: Danger
Symbol(GHS): GHS05
hazard_code: C,N,F+
safety_code: 26-27-28-36/37/39-45-61-33-29-16-62
hazard_class: 8
Storage Class: 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
packing_group: II
Hazard statements: H314
Limited Quantities: 1.0 L (0.3 gallons) (liquid) or 1 Kg (2.2 lbs) (solid)
Excepted Quantities: Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)
REACH Registrations: Active
Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1Skin Corr. 1B
Precautionary statements: P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
Hazardous Substances Data: 13450-90-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Chemistry & industry

Applications · 3 items

UsesGallium(III) chloride is a catalyst for a number of transformations including the ring opening and recyclization of epoxides and the trimerization of alkynes. It is used to detect the solar neutrions.

UsesLewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis; reagent for generating organogallium compounds, metallic gallium, and gallium semiconductors.

General DescriptionColorless needles. Used as a raw material in the production of metallic gallium and in the processing of mono crystal semiconductor compounds.