Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) xhydrate

• CAT Number: L046907
• CAS Number: 27988-77-8
• Molecular Formula: AuCl4H3O
• Molecular Weight: 357.80
• Purity: ≥95%

Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III) xhydrate (Cat No.:L046907) is a gold-based compound consisting of a tetrachloroaurate(III) anion and a proton, typically stabilized by variable amounts of water molecules. It appears as a yellow to orange crystalline solid and is highly soluble in water. This compound is widely used as a precursor for gold nanoparticles, catalysts, and electroplating applications. Its strong oxidizing nature and ability to release Au³⁺ ions make it valuable in analytical chemistry, nanotechnology, and materials science. The hydrate form improves its stability and handling in both research and industrial settings.