Sepiolite

• CAS: 63800-37-3
• Catalog Number: ACM63800373
• Category: Micro/NanoElectronics
• Molecular Weight: 300.92g/mol
• Molecular Formula: H8Mg2O10Si3+4
• Description: DryPowder
• Synonyms: SEPIOLITE;sepiolite(mg2h2(sio3)3.xH₂O);Sepiolite (Mg4(OH)2(Si2O5)3.6H₂O);SEPIOLITE, FIBROUS;Aid Plus;Aid Plus G;Aid Plus ML;Aid Plus ML 100D
• IUPAC Name: dimagnesium;dihydroxy(oxo)silane;hydrate
• SMILES: O.O[Si](=O)O.O[Si](=O)O.O[Si](=O)O.[Mg+2].[Mg+2]
• InChI: InChI=1S/2Mg.3H₂O3Si.H₂O/c;;3*1-4(2)3;/h;;3*1-2H;1H2/q2*+2
• InChI Key: BLEOOKKKXXCAMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Application: Sepiolite serves as a versatile product with a range of applications due to its unique properties. Its fibrous and clay-like nature, along with a structure that includes an additional SiO4 tetrahedron making it 50% larger than similar materials like attapulgite, enhances its effectiveness as an absorbent. This characteristic makes it ideal for use in cat litter, industrial absorbents, and wastewater treatment. Moreover, sepiolite's natural attributes allow it to function efficiently as a carrier for insecticides and herbicides, facilitating their even distribution. With a continued demand anticipated particularly in industrial and animal feed sectors, sepiolite's role in these areas is expected to expand.
• Complexity: 26.3
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 6
• EC Number: 604-992-1
• Exact Mass: 299.912609g/mol
• Formal Charge: 4
• H-Bond Acceptor: 10
• H-Bond Donor: 7
• Heavy Atom Count: 15
• Monoisotopic Mass: 299.912609g/mol
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0

Custom Q&A

What is the PubChem CID of sepiolite?

The PubChem CID of sepiolite is 61797.

What is the molecular formula of sepiolite?

The molecular formula of sepiolite is H4Mg2O10Si3.

What are some synonyms of sepiolite?

Some synonyms of sepiolite include dimagnesium, dioxido(oxo)silane, hydroxy-oxido-oxosilane, and hydrate.

What is the molecular weight of sepiolite?

The molecular weight of sepiolite is 296.89 g/mol.

What are the component compounds of sepiolite?

The component compounds of sepiolite are water (CID 962), magnesium (CID 5462224), and metasilicic acid (CID 14768).

When was sepiolite created and last modified in PubChem?

Sepiolite was created in PubChem on August 8, 2005, and last modified on December 2, 2023.

What is the IUPAC name of sepiolite?

The IUPAC name of sepiolite is dimagnesium;dioxido(oxo)silane;hydroxy-oxido-oxosilane;hydrate.

What is the InChI of sepiolite?

The InChI of sepiolite is InChI=1S/2Mg.2HO3Si.O3Si.H2O/c;;3*1-4(2)3;/h;;2*1H;;1H2/q2*+2;2*-1;-2;.

What is the InChIKey of sepiolite?

The InChIKey of sepiolite is TUKQLEWOUPCTOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Is sepiolite a canonicalized compound in PubChem?

Yes, sepiolite is a canonicalized compound in PubChem.