12-04540. Gold Tribromide, Acid [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 17083-68-0
Hydrogen tetrabromoaurate(1); bromoauric acid.
AuBr4H; mol wt 517.59.
Au 38.05%, Br 61.75%, H 0.19%.
HAuBr4.

Description and references

Prepd from AuBr3 and HBr.

Derivative

Pentahydrate.

Properties

Dark reddish-brown, odorless, deliquesc crystals or granular masses. mp about 27°. Very sol in water; sol in alcohol. Keep tightly closed in a cool place and protected from light.

Status

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