Molecular sieves, 3A, 1-2mm (0.04-0.08in) dia. pellets, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Molecular sieves, 3A is used as a desiccant in petroleum and chemical industries. It is useful for the drying of unsaturated hydrocarbons such as ethylene, propylene and butadiene. It is also used in the removal of water from ethanol. It finds application in the drying of certain chemicals namely ethanol, refrigerants and natural gas. It plays an important role in selective adsorption of water in insulated glass (IG) and polyurethane. It has been considered as a general-purpose drying agent in polar and non polar media.

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: 308080-99-1
• Molecular Formula: AlNaO6Si2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 202.135
• MDL Number: MFCD00131613
• InChI Key: URGAHOPLAPQHLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 19758701
• IUPAC Name: aluminum;sodium;dioxido(oxo)silane
• SMILES: [O-][Si](=O)[O-].[O-][Si](=O)[O-].[Na+].[Al+3]

• Color: Brown
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Physical Form: Pellet
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in cold water,hot water,methanol,diethyl ether,n-octanol and acetone.
• Chemical Name or Material: Molecular sieves 3A, 1 to 2mm (0.04 to 0.08 in.) dia. pellets

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