Amberlite XAD-4
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Amberlite XAD-4

CAS: 37380-42-0
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Catalog number L14142.36
also known as L14142-36
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS37380-42-0
SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to cream to yellow
FormBeads
CommentPonceau dye test: ≤1.0
Harmonic mean size0.490-0.690 mm
Moisture holding capacity54.0-60.0%
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Polyaromatic adsorbent for small hydrophobic compounds, surfactants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, phenols, chlorinated organics and organic removal from aqueous food streams. It is impregnated with KCN or NaCN, has been used for the conversion of aromatic acyl chlorides to acyl cyanides and of formation of trialkylsilyl chlorides to the silyl cyanides.

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
Polyaromatic adsorbent for small hydrophobic compounds, surfactants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, phenols, chlorinated organics and organic removal from aqueous food streams. It is impregnated with KCN or NaCN, has been used for the conversion of aromatic acyl chlorides to acyl cyanides and of formation of trialkylsilyl chlorides to the silyl cyanides.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Aimin Li; Quanxing Zhang; Jinlong Chen; Zhenghao Fei; Chao Long; Wanxing Li. Adsorption of phenolic compounds on Amberlite XAD-4 and its acetylated derivative MX-4. Reactive and Functional Polymers. 2001, 49, (3), 225-233.
  2. Attinti Ramesh; Kurakalva Rama Mohan; Kalluru Seshaiah. Preconcentration of trace metals on Amberlite XAD-4 resin coated with dithiocarbamates and determination by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry in saline matrices. Talanta. 2002, 57, (2), 243-252.
  3. Non-ionic polystyrene adsorbent, approximate surface area 750 m2/g.
  4. Impregnated with KCN or NaCN, has been used for the conversion of aromatic acyl chlorides to acyl cyanides: Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn., 60, 1085 (1987), and of formation of trialkylsilyl chlorides to the silyl cyanides: Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn., 60, 2289 (1987).

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is the structure of the monomer for Amberlite XAD-4 (Cat. No. L14142.22, L14142.36)?

The monomers are styrene and divinylbenzene

Is Amberlite XAD-4 (Cat. No. L14142.22, L14142.36) a styrene-based polymer?

Amberlite XAD-4 is a non-polar divinylbenzene-styrene polymer.