Silica gel desiccant, -3+8 Mesh Granules, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11428570	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 044386.30	250 g
11418570	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 044386.A1	1 kg
11408570	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 044386.A7	5 kg

Description

Silica gel desiccant is used to dry the air in industrial compressed air systems. It is also used as a preservation tool to control relative humidity in museum and library exhibitions and storage. Further, it is employed in diagnostic test strips, inhalation devices, syringes, drug test kits and hospital sanitation kits. In addition to this, it is used as a stationary phase in chromatography.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7631-86-9
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 60.08
• InChI Key: VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30563
• SMILES: O=[Si]=O

• Molecular Formula: O2Si
• MDL Number: MFCD00011232 MFCD00217788 MFCD00163736 MFCD00148266 MFCD00603035 MFCD02100519 MFCD06202255 MFCD07370733
• PubChem CID: 24261
• IUPAC Name: dioxosilane

Specifications

• Color: White
• CAS: 7631-86-9
• Material: Silica Gel
• MDL Number: MFCD00011232 MFCD00217788 MFCD00163736 MFCD00148266 MFCD00603035 MFCD02100519 MFCD06202255 MFCD07370733
• Odor: Odorless
• InChI Key: VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 60.08
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30563

• Physical Form: Granular
• Density: 2.17 to 2.66g/cm³
• Molecular Formula: O2Si
• Mesh Size: -3+8 Mesh
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alkalies. Insoluble in water.
• SMILES: O=[Si]=O
• IUPAC Name: dioxosilane
• PubChem CID: 24261
• Chemical Name or Material: Silica gel desiccant

Safety and Handling

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only