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Sand, washed, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAH379330B
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Description

Sand, washed is employed in the extraction of DNA and RNA due to its ability to bind to the nucleic acids under the presence of chaotropes. It may be employed as insulating layer on top of the silicon in the fabrication of gold electrode, used for flow injection amperometric detection of organophosphorus (OP) nerve agents.

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
Sand, washed is employed in the extraction of DNA and RNA due to its ability to bind to the nucleic acids under the presence of chaotropes. It may be employed as insulating layer on top of the silicon in the fabrication of gold electrode, used for flow injection amperometric detection of organophosphorus (OP) nerve agents.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 14808-60-7
Molecular Formula O2Si
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 60.08
MDL Number MFCD00011232,MFCD00217788,MFCD00163736,MFCD07370733
InChI Key VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym silica, silicon dioxide, quartz, cristobalite, diatomaceous earth, tridymite, silicic anhydride, aerosil, infusorial earth, silica, amorphous
PubChem CID 24261
ChEBI CHEBI:30563
IUPAC Name dioxosilane
SMILES O=[Si]=O

Specifications

Boiling Point 2230°C
Melting Point 1710°C
Color Brown-Cream
Physical Form Granules
Quantity 1000 g
Linear Formula SiO2
Solubility Information Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 60.08
Odor Odorless
Chemical Name or Material Sand, Washed

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H350
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H350-H373
May cause cancer.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber 238-878-4
RTECSNumber W7330000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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