Gold Bromide

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£364.00

SKU:: 451400
Molecular Weight:: 436.68
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 10294-28-7
Format:: Supplied as a Solid
Extra Details:: Gold(III) bromide is used as a catalyst in a variety of reactions. It catalyzes the reaction between an enynal unit and carbonyl compounds to form a six-membered cyclic compound. Another catalytic use of gold tribromide is in the nucleophilic substitution reaction of propargylic alcohols, with the gold complex acting as an alcohol-activating agent to facilitate the substitution. Molecular Formula: AuBr3 Molecular Weight: 436.68 Storage and Stability: Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.