Aluminum oxide, activated, acidic, Brockmann Grade I, 58 angstroms, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11397177

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 011501.A7

Description

Acidic; S.A. 150m²/g

Aluminum oxide is used for the separation of both inorganic anions and acidic organic molecules such as acidic amino acids, aromatic acids and carboxylic acids. It is essential in protein extraction as a component in the preparation of tissues. It is also used as a grinding or blending agent. Aluminum oxide is a source of aluminum in reactions, an abrasive agent, and as a refractory material. Also Aluminum oxide can act as a catalyst in a variety of reactions such as the claus process and in the dehydration of alcohols to alkenes.

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: 1344-28-1
• Molecular Formula: Al2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 101.96
• MDL Number: MFCD00003424
• InChI Key: PNEYBMLMFCGWSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: aluminum oxide, alpha-alumina, fasertonerde, abramant, abramax, abrarex, abrasit, aloxite, alundum
• PubChem CID: 9989226
• SMILES: [O--].[O--].[O--].[Al+3].[Al+3]

• Melting Point: 2045°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 5 kg
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: dialuminum;oxygen(2-)
• Formula Weight: 101.96
• Grade: Brockmann
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: White powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum oxide, activated, acidic, 58 angstroms

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only