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Linear Formula:
Bi(NO3)3 · 5H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
485.07
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
EC Number:
233-791-8
Product Name
Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate, reagent grade, 98%
grade
reagent grade
Quality Segment
assay
98%
form
crystals
reaction suitability
core: bismuth, reagent type: inorganic catalyst
bp
75-80 °C (lit.)
mp
30 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
O=[N+](O[Bi](O[N+]([O-])=O)O[N+]([O-])=O)[O-].C
InChI
1S/CH4.Bi.3NO3/c;;3*2-1(3)4/h1H4;;;;/q;+3;3*-1
InChI key
DPLOIMSBRDLLRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is the hydrated form of bismuth(III) nitrate. It is effectively used as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis for the conversion of thiocarbonyls to their carbonyl compounds; aromatic nitration; protection of carbonyl compounds; Michael reactions, and synthesis of coumarins.
Application
An excellent oxidant for a variety of 4-substituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines. Convenient reagent for selective oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides.
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Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Ox. Sol. 2
Storage Class
5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
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