Aluminum hydroxide, 76.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

As absorbent, in chromatography, manufacturing of glass, paper, inks, ceramics, lubricants, cosmeticsAluminum hydroxide is used as a desiccant powder, filler in paper, plastics, rubber and cosmetics. It is used as a smoke suppressant and mordant dye. It is also used in drugs as antacid and antihyperphosphatemic. It is also used as a Claus catalyst support for waterproof fabrics. It is an important starting material for the preparation of other aluminum compounds, calcined alumina, aluminum sulfate, polyaluminum chloride, zeolites, sodium aluminate, activated alumina and aluminum nitrate. In addition, it is used as a fire retardant.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 21645-51-2
• Molecular Formula: AlH3O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 78.00
• MDL Number: MFCD00003420
• InChI Key: WNROFYMDJYEPJX-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• IUPAC Name: aluminium(3+) trihydroxide
• SMILES: [OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[Al+3]

• Physical Form: Granules
• Quantity: 2 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 76.5% min.
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alkaline aqueous solution,hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid solution. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 78
• Grade: Reagent
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum hydroxide

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