Silicon(IV) oxide, amorphous, nanopowder, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Silicon(IV) oxide is used as sodium aluminate stabilizer. It is also used as SDS mixture of sodium alkyl sulfates consisting chiefly of sodium lauryl sulfate. It is also acts as chain transfer agent in polymerization.

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: 7631-86-9
• Molecular Formula: O2Si
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 60.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00011232 MFCD00217788 MFCD00163736 MFCD00148266 MFCD00603035 MFCD02100519 MFCD06202255 MFCD07370733
• InChI Key: VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: silica, silicon dioxide, quartz, cristobalite, diatomaceous earth, tridymite, silicic anhydride, aerosil, infusorial earth, silica, amorphous
• PubChem CID: 24261
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30563
• IUPAC Name: dioxosilane
• SMILES: O=[Si]=O

• Boiling Point: 2230°C
• Melting Point: 1710°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9% (metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 60.09
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 2.2 to 2.6 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Silicon(IV) oxide

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H373-May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P314-Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Silica, amorphous

RUO – Research Use Only