Title: Gold Tribromide, Acid
CAS Registry Number: 17083-68-0
CAS Name: Hydrogen tetrabromoaurate(1-)
Synonyms: bromoauric acid
Molecular Formula: AuBr4H
Molecular Weight: 517.59
Percent Composition: Au 38.05%, Br 61.75%, H 0.19%
Line Formula: HAuBr4
Literature References: Prepd from AuBr3 and HBr.
Derivative Type: Pentahydrate
Properties: Dark reddish-brown, odorless, deliquesc crystals or granular masses. mp about 27°. Very sol in water; sol in alcohol.
Keep tightly closed in a cool place and protected from light.
Melting point: mp about 27°
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.