Bismuth(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.
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ApplicationsBismuth(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.
SolubilitySoluble in dilute nitric acid solution, dilute acetic acid, glycerol and acetone. Insoluble in alcohol, ethyl acetateSoluble in acetone, acetic acid and glycerol. Insoluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate.
NotesHygroscopic. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents, powdered metals and organic materials.