Gold(III) chloride trihydrate is supplied by Merck (Sigma-Aldrich). It is utilized in the fabrication of colorimetric aptasensor for staphylococcus aureus, as a mild acid catalyst for a variety of reactions, and as a stoichiometric reagent.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

Name: Gold(III) chloride trihydrate

Brand: Merck (Sigma-Aldrich)

Pack size: 25G

Catalog number: 520918-25G

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Synonym: Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III), Tetrachloroauric(III) acid

CAS Number: 16961-25-4

Linear Formula: HAuCl4 3H2O

Molecular Weight: 393.83

Assay: 99.9% trace metals basis

Form: crystals and lumps

Composition: Au, 48.5-50.25%