Molybdenum(VI) oxide, 99.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11479083	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11159.18	50 g
11489083	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11159.30	250 g
11469083	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11159.0B	1000 g

Description

Molybdenum(VI) oxide is a very promising and stable oxide for electrochromic applications and used as a catalyst in the oil industry. It is also used to make metal molybdenum. It has a wide band gap type semiconductor with distinctive electrochromic, thermochromic, and photochromic properties, has been widely investigated as smart materials for catalysis sensors, lubricants, lithium battery, organic solar cells, and display materials.

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.

Applications
Molybdenum(VI) oxide is a very promising and stable oxide for electrochromic applications and used as a catalyst in the oil industry. It is also used to make metal molybdenum. It has a wide band gap type semiconductor with distinctive electrochromic, thermochromic, and photochromic properties, has been widely investigated as smart materials for catalysis sensors, lubricants, lithium battery, organic solar cells, and display materials.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in concentrated mineral acids and alkali hydroxide solutions.

Notes
It does not react with acids other than hydrofluoric and concentrated sulfuric acids.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1313-27-5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 143.95
• InChI Key: JKQOBWVOAYFWKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 14802
• IUPAC Name: trioxomolybdenum

• Molecular Formula: MoO3
• MDL Number: MFCD00003469
• Synonym: molybdenum trioxide, molybdenum vi oxide, molybdic anhydride, molybdic trioxide, molybdena, molybdic oxide, molybdenum oxide, molybdic acid anhydride, molybdenum peroxide
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30627
• SMILES: O=[Mo](=O)=O

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1155°C (sublimation)
• CAS: 1313-27-5
• MDL Number: MFCD00003469
• Merck Index: 14,6239
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in concentrated mineral acids and alkali hydroxide solutions.
• SMILES: O=[Mo](=O)=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 143.95
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30627
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Density: 4.692

• Melting Point: 795°C
• Molecular Formula: MoO3
• UN Number: UN3288
• Synonym: molybdenum trioxide, molybdenum vi oxide, molybdic anhydride, molybdic trioxide, molybdena, molybdic oxide, molybdenum oxide, molybdic acid anhydride, molybdenum peroxide
• InChI Key: JKQOBWVOAYFWKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: trioxomolybdenum
• PubChem CID: 14802
• Formula Weight: 143.94
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Molybdenum (VI) oxide

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H300-H351-H319-H335
Fatal if swallowed.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

P201-P202-P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P501c

H319-H335-H351

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• Molybdenum(VI) oxide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Molybdenum trioxide

RUO – Research Use Only