Molybdenum(VI) oxide

• CAT Number: M048307
• CAS Number: 1313-27-5
• Molecular Formula: MoO3
• Molecular Weight: 143.947
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Molybdic anhydride; Molybdic trioxide
• Storage: Desiccate at +4C
• IUPAC Name: trioxomolybdenum
• InChI: InChI=1S/Mo.3O
• InChIKey: JKQOBWVOAYFWKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=[Mo](=O)=O

Molybdenum(VI) oxide (CAS 1313-27-5) appears as colorless to white or yellow odorless solid. It is an intermediate in the production of molybdenum metal. It is also an important industrial catalyst.

Reference

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