HECTORITE

• CAT Number: M052505
• CAS Number: 12173-47-6
• Molecular Formula: H2LiMgNaO12Si4-2
• Molecular Weight: 360.58
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: lithium;magnesium;sodium;1,3,5,7-tetraoxido-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetrasilatricyclo[5.1.1.13,5]decane;dihydroxide
• InChI: InChI=1S/Li.Mg.Na.O10Si4.2H2O/c;;;1-11-5-12(2,6-11)10-14(4)7-13(3,8-14)9-11;;/h;;;;2*1H2/q+1;+2;+1;-4;;/p-2
• InChIKey: KWLMIXQRALPRBC-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: [Li+].[OH-].[OH-].[O-][Si]12O[Si](O1)(O[Si]3(O[Si](O3)(O2)[O-])[O-])[O-].[Na+].[Mg+2]

Hectorite（Cat No.:M052505） is a type of smectite clay mineral, primarily composed of sodium, lithium, and magnesium silicate. It is naturally occurring and is typically found in fine-grained, soft, and greasy-textured deposits. Hectorite is renowned for its exceptional swelling properties and high thixotropy, making it highly valuable in various industrial applications. It is commonly used as a suspending agent, thickener, and stabilizer in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and drilling muds. Additionally, hectorite serves as a binder in foundry and as a crucial component in the manufacture of greases and paints.