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Phosphomolybdic acid solution

ready-to-use spray and plunge reagent, for chromatography

Synonym(s):

Molybdophosphoric acid

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Linear Formula:
H3[P(Mo3O10)4]
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
1825.25
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.47

grade

for chromatography

Quality Level

form

liquid

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.O=[Mo](=O)=O.OP(O)(O)=O

InChI

1S/12Mo.H3O4P.36O/c;;;;;;;;;;;;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;/h;;;;;;;;;;;;(H3,1,2,3,4);;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

InChI key

DHRLEVQXOMLTIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Phosphomolybdic acid solution (PMA), a ready-to-use spray solution is a component of Masson′s trichrome stain. It functions as a mordant, forming a bridge between the substrate and the primary dye.

Application

Phosphomolybdic acid solution is a ready-to-use spray for the visualization of steroids, alkaloids, antioxidants, and terpenes resolved by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and high-performance TLC (HPTLC).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Ox. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

53.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

12.0 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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