Gold(III) chloride

CAS 13453-07-1AuCl31303.32 g/mol1

As of October 2026, the China regional price index for Gold(III) chloride (CAS 13453-07-1) at 98% purity is $235.61 per 1 g, the median of 4 sources. The US regional index for the same specification and package is $358.68, from 1 source. These are research reference indexes in USD, not supplier quotations. Gold(III) chloride is also known as Auric chloride, Gold trichloride.

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Market Intelligence Snapshot

Market Intelligence Snapshot

98% · 1 g · Regional reference indexes

US Regional Index
$358.68

Per 1 g basis

China Regional Index
$235.61

Per 1 g basis

Regional Gap
34.3%

$123.07 less in China

Updated Oct 16, 2026 · Reference indexes, not supplier quotations

Calculation evidence & references
US index evidence · regional-median-v11 observations · 1 eligible suppliers · calculated Oct 16, 2026
China index evidence · regional-median-v14 observations · 4 eligible suppliers · calculated Oct 16, 2026
Public market reference channelsAlibaba.com ↗Amazon Business ↗How calculated ↗

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12-Month Regional Index History

Confidence: LIMITEDFreshness: Oct 16, 2026

USD-normalized · 1 g comparison basis

Compressed price scale · omitted empty range: 236.8–357.4

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Latest six exact monthly observations
RegionOct26
US358.7
CN235.6
Exact monthly observations (1)
Exact monthly observations
USChina
358.68000000235.61000000

Published 1y index history · regional-median-v1 · basis 1 g · Methodology ↗

Structure, sources & questions
2D molecular structure of Gold(III) chloride, CAS 13453-07-1

PubChem CID pubchem:26030 1

Safety & regulatory sourcesReference sources

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Available Specifications & Package Bases

Available Specifications & Package Bases

Normalized specification and package facts from eligible technical documents; source-specific supplier promotion remains private. Each package is an independent research basis. How calculated ↗

98%
1 g
Current basis
US
$358.68
China
$235.61
Gap
34.3%
$123.07 less in China

regional-median-v1 · 1/4 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

99.99%
1 g
View prices
US
N/A
China
$591.16
Gap
N/A

regional-median-v1 · —/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

99.9%
1 g
View prices
US
N/A
China
$470.16
Gap
N/A

regional-median-v1 · —/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

99.9%
50 mg
View prices
US
N/A
China
$49.31
Gap
N/A

regional-median-v1 · —/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

99.9%
250 mg
View prices
US
N/A
China
$170.37
Gap
N/A

regional-median-v1 · —/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

98%
5 g
View prices
US
$1,434.72
China
$1,604.13
Gap
-11.8%
$169.41 less in US

regional-median-v1 · 1/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

98%
250 mg
View prices
US
$143.47
China
$68.00
Gap
52.6%
$75.47 less in China

regional-median-v1 · 1/3 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

97%
1 g
View prices
US
N/A
China
$200.42
Gap
N/A

regional-median-v1 · —/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

97%
5 g
View prices
US
N/A
China
$1,000.50
Gap
N/A

regional-median-v1 · —/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

97%
25 g
View prices
US
N/A
China
$4,372.69
Gap
N/A

regional-median-v1 · —/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

97%
100 mg
View prices
US
N/A
China
$30.19
Gap
N/A

regional-median-v1 · —/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

97%
250 mg
View prices
US
N/A
China
$51.12
Gap
N/A

regional-median-v1 · —/2 US/CN observations · calculated Oct 16, 2026

Reference Data & Physical Properties

Chemical Reference & Physical Properties

Secondary scientific reference values; unavailable fields remain unfilled.

External identifiers

InChIKey
RJHLTVSLYWWTEF-UHFFFAOYSA-K
PubChem CID
260301
MDL Number
—
SMILES
Cl[Au](Cl)Cl

Applicable physical properties

Only source-provided properties applicable to this published basis are shown. Storage and container requirements remain in Safety Summary.

No applicable, independently verified physical-property values are published for this basis.
Sources (1)[1] PubChem CID pubchem:26030Verified 2026-10-16

Identifiers and synonyms

Synonyms
Auric chloride, Gold trichloride
CAS
13453-07-1
Formula
AuCl3
Molecular weight
303.32 g/mol
InChIKey
RJHLTVSLYWWTEF-UHFFFAOYSA-K
PubChem CID
26030

Questions about Gold(III) chloride

What is the CAS number of Gold(III) chloride?

The CAS number of Gold(III) chloride is 13453-07-1. Its molecular formula is AuCl3 and its molecular weight is 303.32 g/mol.

What is the price index of Gold(III) chloride?

As of October 2026, the China regional price index for Gold(III) chloride (CAS 13453-07-1) at 98% purity is $235.61 per 1 g, the median of 4 sources. The US regional index for the same specification and package is $358.68, from 1 source.

Why is the US index higher than the China index for Gold(III) chloride?

For 98%, 1 g, the China index is 34.3% lower in October 2026. The two indexes are built from different sets of sources in each region; the methodology page explains how listings are assigned to a region and converted to USD. The gap describes observed list prices, not landed cost: duties, freight and handling are not included.

What purities and package sizes are covered?

GrapeCat Chem publishes 12 comparison bases for Gold(III) chloride; the table on this page lists the index for each purity and package size.

Is this a quotation?

No. GrapeCat Chem does not sell chemicals. The values are research indexes calculated from observed list prices and are not offers, quotations or real-time prices.

Classification

Scientific Sourcing Taxonomy

CatalystsTransition Metal Catalysts
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Research index data only. Regional indexes are not executable quotations. Safety, physical-property, and regulatory references must be independently confirmed.

Data Methodology