Product Name: Bismuth trichloride
Synonyms: BisuMuth trichloride;BisuMuth(Ⅲ) chloride;BisMuth(III) chloride, 99.999% (Metals basis);Bismuth(III) chloride anhydrous, powder, 99.999% trace metals basis;Bismuth(III) chloride reagent grade, >=98%;Bismuth(III) chloride Vetec(TM) reagent grade;Bismuth(III) chloride, 98% dry weight, may contain up to 3% water;Bismuth(III) chloride, anhydrous, 99.9% trace metals basis
CAS: 7787-60-2
MF: BiCl3
MW: 315.34
EINECS: 232-123-2
Product Categories: Routine Reagents;metal halide;Bismuth;Bismuth Salts;Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis;Materials Science;Metal and Ceramic Science;Inorganics;Bismuth Salts;BismuthMetal and Ceramic Science;Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis;Crystal Grade Inorganics;Salts;Bismuth SaltsEssential Chemicals;Reagent Grade
Mol File: 7787-60-2.mol

Bismuth trichloride Chemical Properties
Melting point  230-232 °C(lit.)
Boiling point  447 °C(lit.)
density  4.75
Fp  430°C
storage temp.  Storage temperature: no restrictions.
solubility  Soluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, diethyl ether, ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.
form  powder
color  White to beige or gray
Specific Gravity 4.75
Odor Hydrochloric acid odor
Water Solubility  decomposes
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,1262
Sublimation  430 ºC
Stability: Stable, but reacts with water, moisture.
InChIKey JHXKRIRFYBPWGE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
CAS DataBase Reference 7787-60-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Bismuth trichloride(7787-60-2)
EPA Substance Registry System Bismuthine, trichloro- (7787-60-2)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/38-36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36-37/39
RIDADR  3260
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  EB2690000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2827 39 85
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3334 mg/kg

Bismuth trichloride Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties Bismuth trichloride  is white crystal and crystalline powder
Physical properties Yellowish-white crystalline solid; cubic crystals; hygroscopic; density 4.75g/cm3; melts at 230°C; vaporizes at 447°C; vapor pressure 5 torr at 242°C; reacts with water; soluble in acids, alcohol and acetone.
Uses Bismuth chloride (Bi3+ + 3Cl1- → BiCl3) reacts with water to produce what is known as “bismuth white” pigment.
Uses Bismuth trichloride  used as catalyst for organic reactions.
Uses In the manufacture of other bismuth salts; as catalyst for organic reactions.
Definition Bismuth trichloride  is a white deliquescent solid. It can be prepared by direct combination of bismuth and chlorine. Bismuth(III) chloride dissolves in excess dilute hydrochloric acid to form a clear liquid, but if diluted it produces a white precipitate of bismuth(III) chloride oxide (bismuthyl chloride, BiOCl): BiCl3 + H2O = BiOCl + 2HCl This reaction is often used as an exam ple of a reversible reaction and as a confirmatory test for bismuth during quantitative analysis. Bismuth(V) chloride does not form.
Preparation Bismuth chloride may be synthesized directly by passing chlorine over bismuth. Alternatively, the chloride salt may be prepared by adding hydrochloric acid to basic bismuth chloride and evaporating the solution:
Bi(OH)2Cl + 2HCl → BiCl3 + 2H2O
Also, the compound can be prepared by dissolving bismuth in concentrated nitric acid and then adding solid sodium chloride into this solution. Another method of preparation is treating the metal with concentrated hydrochloric acid:
2Bi + 6HCl → 2BiCl3 + 3H2.

Product Name: Bismuth trichloride
Synonyms: BisuMuth trichloride;BisuMuth(Ⅲ) chloride;BisMuth(III) chloride, 99.999% (Metals basis);Bismuth(III) chloride anhydrous, powder, 99.999% trace metals basis;Bismuth(III) chloride reagent grade, >=98%;Bismuth(III) chloride Vetec(TM) reagent grade;Bismuth(III) chloride, 98% dry weight, may contain up to 3% water;Bismuth(III) chloride, anhydrous, 99.9% trace metals basis
CAS: 7787-60-2
MF: BiCl3
MW: 315.34
EINECS: 232-123-2
Product Categories: Routine Reagents;metal halide;Bismuth;Bismuth Salts;Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis;Materials Science;Metal and Ceramic Science;Inorganics;Bismuth Salts;BismuthMetal and Ceramic Science;Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis;Crystal Grade Inorganics;Salts;Bismuth SaltsEssential Chemicals;Reagent Grade
Mol File: 7787-60-2.mol

Bismuth trichloride Chemical Properties
Melting point  230-232 °C(lit.)
Boiling point  447 °C(lit.)
density  4.75
Fp  430°C
storage temp.  Storage temperature: no restrictions.
solubility  Soluble in hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, diethyl ether, ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol.
form  powder
color  White to beige or gray
Specific Gravity 4.75
Odor Hydrochloric acid odor
Water Solubility  decomposes
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,1262
Sublimation  430 ºC
Stability: Stable, but reacts with water, moisture.
InChIKey JHXKRIRFYBPWGE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
CAS DataBase Reference 7787-60-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Bismuth trichloride(7787-60-2)
EPA Substance Registry System Bismuthine, trichloro- (7787-60-2)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/38-36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36-37/39
RIDADR  3260
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  EB2690000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2827 39 85
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3334 mg/kg

Bismuth trichloride Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties Bismuth trichloride  is white crystal and crystalline powder
Physical properties Yellowish-white crystalline solid; cubic crystals; hygroscopic; density 4.75g/cm3; melts at 230°C; vaporizes at 447°C; vapor pressure 5 torr at 242°C; reacts with water; soluble in acids, alcohol and acetone.
Uses Bismuth chloride (Bi3+ + 3Cl1- → BiCl3) reacts with water to produce what is known as “bismuth white” pigment.
Uses Bismuth trichloride  used as catalyst for organic reactions.
Uses In the manufacture of other bismuth salts; as catalyst for organic reactions.
Definition Bismuth trichloride  is a white deliquescent solid. It can be prepared by direct combination of bismuth and chlorine. Bismuth(III) chloride dissolves in excess dilute hydrochloric acid to form a clear liquid, but if diluted it produces a white precipitate of bismuth(III) chloride oxide (bismuthyl chloride, BiOCl): BiCl3 + H2O = BiOCl + 2HCl This reaction is often used as an exam ple of a reversible reaction and as a confirmatory test for bismuth during quantitative analysis. Bismuth(V) chloride does not form.
Preparation Bismuth chloride may be synthesized directly by passing chlorine over bismuth. Alternatively, the chloride salt may be prepared by adding hydrochloric acid to basic bismuth chloride and evaporating the solution:
Bi(OH)2Cl + 2HCl → BiCl3 + 2H2O
Also, the compound can be prepared by dissolving bismuth in concentrated nitric acid and then adding solid sodium chloride into this solution. Another method of preparation is treating the metal with concentrated hydrochloric acid:
2Bi + 6HCl → 2BiCl3 + 3H2.