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Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is an oxidant for a variety of 4-substituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines. It also serves as a reagent for selective oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides. Further, it is involved in the preparation of Dragendorff reagent and used as a TLC stain. It is also used to prepare other bismuth compounds.
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Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is an oxidant for a variety of 4-substituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines. It also serves as a reagent for selective oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides. Further, it is involved in the preparation of Dragendorff reagent and used as a TLC stain. It is also used to prepare other bismuth compounds.
Solubility
Soluble in dilute nitric acid solution, dilute acetic acid, glycerol and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol, ethyl acetateSoluble in acetone, acetic acid and glycerol. Insoluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents, powdered metals and organic materials.
Specifications
Melting Point | 30°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN1477 |
Merck Index | 14,1271 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dilute nitric acid solution,dilute acetic acid,glycerol and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol,ethyl acetateSoluble in acetone,acetic acid and glycerol. Insoluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate. |
Formula Weight | 485.07 (394.99 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Density | 2.83 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H272-H315-H319-H335-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H272-H315-H319-H335 May intensify fire oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P220-P221-P261-P262-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 233-791-8 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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