Molybdenum(VI) oxide, Puratronic™, 99.9995% (metals basis excluding W)

Description

CAS: 1313-27-5 | MoO3 | 143.95 g/mol

It is used as a selective oxidation catalyst, and as a molybdenum oxidase enzyme. It is a source of molybdenum compounds and molybdenum metal which serves as an additive to steel and corrosion-resistant alloys. It is used for lubricants and lubricant additives. It has applications in process regulators, pigments, corrosion inhibitors, electrochemical devices, displays, and smoke suppressants. It finds use in analytical chemistry, ceramic glazes, enamels, energy storage, and in the manufacture of acrylonitrile through catalytic oxidation of ammonia and propene.

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: 1313-27-5
• Molecular Formula: MoO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 143.95
• MDL Number: MFCD00003469
• InChI Key: JKQOBWVOAYFWKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: molybdenum trioxide, molybdenum vi oxide, molybdic anhydride, molybdic trioxide, molybdena, molybdic oxide, molybdenum oxide, molybdic acid anhydride, molybdenum peroxide
• PubChem CID: 14802
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30627
• IUPAC Name: trioxomolybdenum
• SMILES: O=[Mo](=O)=O

• Boiling Point: 1155°C (sublimation)
• Melting Point: 795°C
• Color: White to Gray
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9995% (metals basis excluding W)
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in concentrated mineral acids,alkali hydroxide solutions.
• Formula Weight: 143.94
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: White to gray powder
• Density: 4.692
• Chemical Name or Material: Molybdenum(VI) oxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319-H335-H351
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 6.1, Packing Group: III
EINECSNumber	215-204-7
RTECSNumber	QA4725000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only