Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate

98%, reagent grade, crystals

About This Item
Linear Formula:
Bi(NO3)3 · 5H2O
CAS Number:
10035-06-0
Molecular Weight:
485.07

General description
Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is the hydrated form of bismuth(III) nitrate. It is effectively used as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis for the conversion of thiocarbonyls to their carbonyl compounds; aromatic nitration; protection of carbonyl compounds; Michael reactions, and synthesis of coumarins.

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