Bismuth trichloride

HCID 24591
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Basic information

CAS
7787-60-2
Standard SMILES
[Cl][Bi]([Cl])[Cl]
InChIKey
JHXKRIRFYBPWGE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Molecular formula
BiCl3
Average molar mass
315.33 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
313.88695674

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Bismuth trichloride
IUPAC
trichlorobismuthane
English name
Bismuth trichloride
Molecular formula
BiCl3
Molecular weight
315.34

Names & synonyms

Bismuth trichloride7787-60-2BISMUTH CHLORIDETrichlorobismuthTrichlorobismuthineBismuthine, trichloro-4X6566U3SDDTXSID3064851RefChem:120448DTXCID5048055232-123-2Bismuth(III) chloride
Show more names
Bismuth(III) chLBISMUTH(+3)CHLORIDEBismuth(Ⅲ) chloridetrichloro-bismuthin
trichlorobismuthaneBiCl3EINECS 232-123-2UNII-4X6566U3SDMFCD00003461Bismuth(III) chloride, anhydrousbismuth(III)chlorideBismuth chloride

Database identifiers

CAS
7787-60-2
PubChem CID
24591
DTXSID
DTXSID3064851
EC Number
232-123-2

Properties

Computed structural properties

Topological polar surface area
0 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
4

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesMetals -> Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Physical DescriptionWhite to yellow deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] Reacts with water to produce HCl; [MSDSonline]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
230 · 230-232 °C(lit.)
Boiling point
447 °C · 447 °C(lit.)
Density
4.75 · 4.75
Flash point
430 °C · 430°C
storage temp.
no restrictions.
solubility
Soluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, diethyl ether, ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Warning

H315 (96.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 105 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Chemical: Bismuthine, trichloro-

Bismuth trichloride: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazards SummaryCorrosive; [MSDSonline] See Bismuth.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (96.2%)

Toxicology

Adverse EffectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.

Safety data

PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
wgk
2
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
EB2690000
ridadr
3260
hs_code
2827 39 85

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed as a catalyst and to make other bismuth salts; [Merck Index]
General Manufacturing InformationBismuthine, trichloro-: ACTIVE
Applications · 4 items

UsesBismuth chloride (Bi3+ + 3Cl1- → BiCl3) reacts with water to produce what is known as “bismuth white” pigment.

UsesIn the manufacture of other bismuth salts; as catalyst for organic reactions.

UsesBismuth trichloride used as catalyst for organic reactions.

General DescriptionBismuth(III) chloride is an inorganic salt that can be prepared by the reaction of bismuth with chlorine.

Preparation methods · 1 item

PreparationBismuth chloride may be synthesized directly by passing chlorine over bismuth. Alternatively, the chloride salt may be prepared by adding hydrochloric acid to basic bismuth chloride and evaporating the solution:Bi(OH)2Cl + 2HCl → BiCl3 + 2H2OAlso, the compound can be prepared by dissolving bismuth in concentrated nitric acid and then adding solid sodium chloride into this solution. Another method of preparation is treating the metal with concentrated hydrochloric acid:2Bi + 6HCl → 2BiCl3 + 3H2.

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Additional notes · 1 item

DefinitionBismuth trichloride is a white deliquescent solid. It can be prepared by direct combination of bismuth and chlorine. Bismuth(III) chloride dissolves in excess dilute hydrochloric acid to form a clear liquid, but if diluted it produces a white precipitate of bismuth(III) chloride oxide (bismuthyl chloride, BiOCl): BiCl3 + H2O = BiOCl + 2HCl This reaction is often used as an exam ple of a reversible reaction and as a confirmatory test for bismuth during quantitative analysis. Bismuth(V) chloride does not form.

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