1. Gold(I) Salts:
* Gold(I) chloride (AuCl): Used in the synthesis of other gold compounds, in gold plating, and as a catalyst in organic reactions.
* Gold(I) cyanide (AuCN): Used in gold extraction and in the production of gold-plated materials.
* Gold(I) thiocyanate (AuSCN): Used in the production of gold-based pharmaceuticals and as a component of gold-containing alloys.
2. Gold(III) Salts:
* Gold(III) chloride (AuCl3): Used in the synthesis of other gold compounds, in the preparation of gold-containing alloys, and as a catalyst in organic reactions.
* Sodium tetrachloroaurate(III) (NaAuCl4): Commonly used in gold plating and as a starting material for the synthesis of other gold compounds.
* Auranofin (C12H19AuO6S): A gold-containing drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Other Gold Salts:
* Gold sodium thiomalate (Na3Au(S(CH2)2CO2)2): Another gold-containing drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
* Gold(III) oxide (Au2O3): Used in the production of gold-containing ceramics and glasses.
Important Note:
* Many gold salts are highly toxic. They should only be handled by trained professionals in a well-equipped laboratory.
* Some gold salts can cause allergic reactions.
* Gold salts have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, but their safety and effectiveness are still under debate.
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