12-04539. Gold Tribromide [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10294-28-7
Auric bromide.
AuBr3; mol wt 436.68.
Au 45.11%, Br 54.89%.

Description and references

Prepn: Burawoy, Gibson, J. Chem. Soc. 1935, 217.

Properties

Brownish-black powder. mp about 160° with decompn. Sol in water with reddish-brown color; also sol in alcohol, glycerol, but gradually reduced by them. Keep well closed and protected from light.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.