arsenic trichloride

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CAS No.: 7784-34-1 Formula: AsCl3 Molecular Weight: 181.28100

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CAS No.:
7784-34-1
Formula:
AsCl3
Molecular Weight: 181.28100

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Description

Arsenic trichloride is an inorganic compound with the formula AsCl3, also known as arsenous chloride or butter of arsenic. This poisonous oil is colourless, although impure samples may appear yellow. It is an intermediate in the manufacture of organoarsenic compounds.

Basic Info

Chemical Name	arsenic trichloride
Synonyms	Arsentrichlorid; arsenium trichloride; ARSENIC(III) CHLORIDE; trichloroarsane; arsenic(III) trichloride; arsenic (III)-chloride; Expand
CAS No.	7784-34-1
Molecular Formula	AsCl3
Molecular Weight	181.28100
PSA	0.00000
LogP	1.68770

Numbering system

UNII	5XW39M1300

Properties

Appearance & Physical State	colourless oily liquid
Density	2.163
Boiling Point	130.2ºC(lit.)
Melting Point	-16ºC(lit.)
Flash Point	130.2ºC
Stability	Stability Reacts with water. Corrodes many metals. Reacts violently on contact with potassium, sodium and aluminium.