12-04543. Gold Tricyanide [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 535-37-5
Auric cyanide.
C3AuN3; mol wt 275.02.
C 13.10%, Au 71.62%, N 15.28%.
Au(CN)3.

Description and references

Prepn of trihydrate: Chadwick, Sharpe, Adv. Inorg. Chem. Radiochem. 8, 157-158 (1966).

Derivative

Trihydrate.

Properties

White, deliquesc crystals; dec at 50°. Poison! Very soluble in water, slightly sol in alcohol. Keep tightly closed and protected from light.

Status

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