Gold(III) chloride
Also known as: AuCl3, Auric chloride, Auric trichloride, EINECS 240-948-4, GOLD ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY STANDARD, GOLD CHLORIDE (ACID YELLOW), GOLD TRICHLORIDE ACID BROWN, GOLD TRICHLORIDE ACID YELLOW, Gold trichloride, Gold(3+) trichloride, HYDROGEN TETRACHLOROAURATE (III), MFCD00011322, Trichlorogold, auricchloride, aurictrichloride, gold(3+) chloride, gold(iii) trichloride, goldchloride(aucl3)
Gold(III) chloride (CAS 13453-07-1) is a compound in the Inorganic Chemicals category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula AuCl3 and a molecular weight of 303.326 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 254ºC and a density of 3.9 g/mL at 25ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 13453-07-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-22926-1
- Molecular Formula
- AuCl3
- Molecular Weight
- 303.326 g/mol
- Category
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 254ºC |
|---|---|
| Density | 3.9 g/mL at 25ºC |
| Exact Mass | 301.873047 |
| Additional Property | soluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Gold(III) chloride?
The CAS number of Gold(III) chloride is 13453-07-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Gold(III) chloride?
Gold(III) chloride has molecular formula AuCl3 and molecular weight 303.326 g/mol.
Is Gold(III) chloride hazardous?
Gold(III) chloride has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Gold(III) chloride?
For Gold(III) chloride, Upstream Products: Gold, Thionyl chloride, Chlorocarbonylgold(I); Downstream Products: Chlorocarbonylgold(I), Dimethyltin dichloride, Gold.
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