Chloro(triphenylphosphane)gold(I)
Industrial Applications
Chloro(triphenylphosphane)gold(I) is an organometallic gold compound widely used as a precursor in gold chemistry. It serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of other gold(I) and gold(III) complexes through ligand exchange or oxidation reactions. In catalysis research, it is employed in the development of homogeneous gold catalysts, particularly for reactions involving alkyne activation, cycloisomerization, and carbon–carbon bond formation. The compound is also used in materials science and organometallic research, as well as in medicinal chemistry studies focused on gold-based anticancer and antimicrobial agents.
Physical Properties
Chloro(triphenylphosphane)gold(I) is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid under ambient conditions. It is air-stable and moisture-stable compared to many other gold halide compounds, which makes it convenient to handle in laboratory and industrial settings. The compound is insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents such as dichloromethane, chloroform, tetrahydrofuran, and toluene.
Grade
- 39%
Other Names
Form
- Colorless Solid
Abbreviations
- (Ph3P)AuCl
- AuCl(PPh3)
- C18H15AuClP
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