Bismuth oxychloride by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as bismuth chloride(oxy), this is an inorganic chloride compound of bismuth. The reagent is available as a white powder which is insoluble in water. Bismuth oxychloride can be generated from the reaction of bismuth chloride with water. It is naturally found as the rare mineral bismoclite. Light wave interference from this compounds structure emits a pearly iridescent light which is reflectivity similar to nacre. CAS No.: 7787-59-9 Quantity Provided: 100 gm per bottle Molecular formula: BiClO Molecular weight: 260.43 Assay: Minimum 98 %Bismuth oxychloride has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds wide applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Bismuth oxychloride has since long been used in cosmetics. It is a component of the pearly pigment found in eye shadows, hair sprays, powders, nail polishes, as well as other cosmetic products. It also finds applications in white-light LEDs, in the manufacture of plastics, synthesis of methanol, in semiconductor devices etc. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.