Tetrachloroaurate(III) sodium dihydrate  (Synonyms: Gold chloride sodium dihydrate)

Tetrachloroaurate III sodium dihydrate (Gold chloride sodium dihydrate) is utilized as catalyst in reactions like nucleophilic addition to multiple bonds, nucleophilic substitution of propargylic alcohols, and nonsymmetrical etherization^[1][2].

397.80

AuCl₄H₄NaO₂

13874-02-7

Solid

Yellow to orange

[Cl-][Au+3]([Cl-])([Cl-])[Cl-].[Na+].O.O

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

• [1]. Georgy M, et al., Gold(III)-catalyzed nucleophilic substitution of propargylic alcohols. J Am Chem Soc. 2005 Oct 19;127(41):14180-1.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Cuenca AB, et al., Water compatible gold(III)-catalysed synthesis of unsymmetrical ethers from alcohols. Chemistry. 2008;14(5):1518-23.   [Content Brief]