Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate

Chemical properties

White Crystal

Physical properties

Lustrous triclinic crystals; acid taste; hygroscopic; density 2.83 g/cm³; decomposes at 75°C; reacts slowly with water; soluble in acids and acetone; insoluble in alcohol.

The Uses of Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate

Bismuth Nitrate Pentahydrate acts as a precursor in the prepoaration of photocatalysts.

The Uses of Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate

An excellent oxidant for a variety of 4-substituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines.1 Convenient reagent for selective oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides.2

The Uses of Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate

Luminous paints, preparation of bismuth saltsBismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is an oxidant for a variety of 4-substituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines. It also serves as a reagent for selective oxidation of sufides to sulfoxides. Further, it is involved in the preparation of Dragendorff reagent and used as a TLC stain. It is also used to prepare other bismuth compounds.

What are the applications of Application

Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is an excellent oxidant for a variety of 4-subsituted Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines

Preparation

Bismuth nitrate is prepared by dissolving bismuth in concentrated nitric acid, followed by evaporation and crystallization .

General Description

Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate is a non-toxic, inexpensive, easy to handle and air insensitive reagent, commonly used in organic synthesis with a wide range of applications.