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Sigma-Aldrich

Gadolinium(III) chloride hydrate

99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Gadolinium chloride hydrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
GdCl3 · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
263.61 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99.99% trace metals basis

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: gadolinium

technique(s)

NMR: suitable

impurities

≤200.0 ppm Trace Rare Earth Analysis

density

2.424 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O.Cl[Gd](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/3ClH.Gd.H2O/h3*1H;;1H2/q;;;+3;/p-3

InChI key

SXVCBXHAHBCOMV-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Application

Employed in synthesis and NMR studies of the paramagnetic GdPCTA-[12] and GdPCTA-[13] complexes with possible use as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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