Description of Bismuth (III) Nitrate Pentahydrate Powder
Bismuth (III) nitrate is a salt composed of bismuth in its cationic +3 oxidation state and nitrate anions. The most common solid form is the pentahydrate. It is used in the synthesis of other bismuth compounds. It is available commercially. It is the only nitrate salt formed by a group 15 element, indicative of bismuth's metallic nature.
Specifications of Bismuth (III) Nitrate Pentahydrate Powder
CAS Number
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10361-44-1
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Molecular formula
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Bi(NO3)3·5H2O
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Molecular weight
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485.07 g/mol
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Appearance
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White powder
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Density
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2.90 g/mol
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Applications of Bismuth (III) Nitrate Pentahydrate Powder
- An excellent oxidant for a variety of 4-substituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines
- Convenient reagent for selective oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides
Safety information
Symbol
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GHS03, GHS07
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Signal word
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Danger
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Hazard statements
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H272-H315-H319-H335
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Precautionary statemets
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P210-P220-P221-P305 + P351 + P338-P370 + P378
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Personal protective equipment
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Eyeshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
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RIDADR
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UN 1477 5.1 / PG II
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WGK Germany
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2
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