Cesium chloride, ultra dry, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a precursor for cesium metal, it act as a phase transfer catalyst, for molecular genetic applications used in preparing nucleic acids for subsequent hybridization or cloning experiments. It a useful compound for density gradient centrifugation, for fractionation of ribosomal subunits, proteins, glycoproteins, and viruses, evacuation of radio tubes, in the preparation of electrically conducting glasses.

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.

• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1303°C
• Melting Point: 646°C
• Physical Form: Beads
• Quantity: 5 g
• Merck Index: 14,2011
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 168.36
• Percent Purity: 99.998%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Ampule
• Refractive Index: 1.6418
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.99 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cesium chloride, Ultra dry

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H361-H373
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	231-600-2
RTECSNumber	FK9625000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only