Vismuttitrikloridi

Vismuttitrikloridi is the chemical compound with the formula BiCl3. It is a white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water, where it hydrolyzes to form bismuth oxychloride and hydrochloric acid. Vismuttitrikloridi is also soluble in ethanol and acetone. It is a Lewis acid, meaning it can accept an electron pair.

This compound is produced by the reaction of bismuth metal with chlorine gas or with hydrochloric acid. It is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. It also finds application in the production of other bismuth compounds and as a mordant in dyeing. Historically, bismuth compounds have been used in traditional medicine, although the efficacy and safety of such uses are often debated. Vismuttitrikloridi itself is corrosive and should be handled with care, avoiding contact with skin and eyes.