MOLYBDENUM (IV) OXIDE

• CAT Number: M079848
• CAS Number: 18868-43-4
• Molecular Formula: MoO2
• Molecular Weight: 127.94
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: dioxomolybdenum
• InChI: InChI=1S/Mo.2O
• InChIKey: QXYJCZRRLLQGCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=[Mo]=O

Molybdenum (IV) oxide（Cat No.:M079848）, with the chemical formula MoO2, is a dark blue or black crystalline solid commonly used in industrial applications. It is an intermediate state of molybdenum oxidation, positioned between the dioxide and trioxide states. This compound acts as a semiconductor and exhibits metallic-like conductivity, making it valuable in electronic and catalytic applications. In catalysis, molybdenum (IV) oxide is utilized for hydrogenation reactions and other processes requiring redox activity. Additionally, it is used in the production of molybdenum metal and its alloys, as well as in the manufacture of other molybdenum compounds.