Bismuth acetate
Also known as Bismuth triacetate, Acetic acid, bismuth(3+) salt, Acetic acid, bismuth salt
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- White crystals
- Melting point
- MP: DECOMP
- Solubility
- INSOL IN WATER, SOL IN ACETIC ACID
- HS code
- 291529
- Category
- Driers and siccatives

What is Bismuth acetate?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Bismuth acetate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C6H9BiO6 and a molar mass of 386.11 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 22306-37-2. The IUPAC name is bismuth triacetate.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- bismuth triacetate
- CAS number
- 22306-37-2 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 29094-03-9
- EC numbers
- 244-904-5, 249-426-0
- Molecular formula
- C6H9BiO6
- UNII
- 8AJA86Y692
- MDL number
- MFCD00015629
- InChIKey
- WKLWZEWIYUTZNJ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
- InChI
- InChI=1S/3C2H4O2.Bi/c3*1-2(3)4;/h3*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;;+3/p-3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Bi+3]
Synonyms
- Bismuth triacetate
- Acetic acid, bismuth(3+) salt
- Acetic acid, bismuth salt
- Bismuth(III) acetate
- bismuth, triacetate
- bismuth (iii) acetate
- C6H9BiO6
- bismuth(iii)acetate
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | White crystalsexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | MP: DECOMPexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | INSOL IN WATER, SOL IN ACETIC ACIDexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 386.11 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 386.0203 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -4.11calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 120.4 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 6calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 13calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.5calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Components | 4calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
Bismuth acetate suppliers
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- GermanyUnclaimed profileBismuth-III-acetateGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- ManufacturerUnclaimed profileBismuth acetateGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- Unclaimed profileBismuth(III) acetateGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- GermanyUnclaimed profileBismuth(III) acetateGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- India, Jodhpur ManufacturerUnclaimed profileBismuth acetateGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
- Canada, Guelph ManufacturerUnclaimed profileBismuth acetateGrade, purity and minimum order on requestPrice on request
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industries and functions
How it is made
Reaction of acetic acid and bismuth metal
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
No regulatory list memberships are recorded for this substance yet. Always check the rules of the importing and exporting country before trade.
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Bismuth acetate is traded under.
Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride, other
- China28.0%
- Netherlands25.4%
- Germany11.4%
- United States17.0%
- Malaysia13.3%
- Germany7.3%
The HS code shown for Bismuth acetate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Guides for buyers
Practical guides that help when you source, ship or handle Bismuth acetate
- Article, SourcingHow to write an RFQ that gets fast and accurate quotesWhat suppliers need to quote quickly and comparably: exact product identity, quantity and packing, delivery terms, documents, samples and payment, with a ready to use template.Read
- Guide, Trade and logisticsHS codes for chemicals and why they matterHow the Harmonized System classifies chemicals, the chapters that matter, the rules for chemically defined compounds and mixtures, and practical steps to find the right code.Read
- Guide, Chemical identityCAS registry numbers explainedWhat a CAS number identifies, how the check digit works, why one chemical can have several numbers and what a CAS number cannot tell you about a product.Read
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