Montmorillonite K10
Montmorillonite K10
Montmorillonite K10
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Montmorillonite K10

CAS: 1318-93-0 | Al2H2O12Si4 | 360.307 g/mol
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L15160.30
also known as L15160-30
250 g
Catalog number L15160.30
also known as L15160-30
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1318-93-0
IUPAC Namedialuminium(3+) tetrakis(silanedione) hydrate trioxidandiide
Molecular FormulaAl2H2O12Si4
InChI KeyGUJOJGAPFQRJSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO.[O--].[O--].[O--].[Al+3].[Al+3].O=[Si]=O.O=[Si]=O.O=[Si]=O.O=[Si]=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to cream or pale brown or pale grey
Application testConfirms K10 grade
FormPowder or granules
Used for support for catalysts, preparation of clay nanopaper composites of nacre-like structure, conversion of triose sugars with alcohols to alkyl lactates and Deprotection of ketone dimethylhydrazones.

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
Used for support for catalysts, preparation of clay nanopaper composites of nacre-like structure, conversion of triose sugars with alcohols to alkyl lactates and Deprotection of ketone dimethylhydrazones.

Solubility
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Srinivas Kantevari; Srinivasu V.N. Vuppalapati; Lingaiah Nagarapu. Montmorillonite K10 catalyzed efficient synthesis of amidoalkyl naphthols under solvent free conditions. Catalysis Communications.2007, 8,(11), 1857-1862.
  2. Stéphane Frère; Valérie Thiéry; Thierry Besson. Microwave acceleration of the Pechmann reaction on graphite/montmorillonite K10: application to the preparation of 4-substituted 7-aminocoumarins. Tetrahedron Letters.2001, 42, (15), 2791-2794.
  3. Convenient catalyst for, e.g. preparation of enamines from cycloalkanones and secondary cyclic amines: J. Chem. Res. (Synop.), 21 (1995), formation of acetals from aldehydes and diols: J. Chem. Res. (Synop.), 26 (1997), and protection of alcohols as their methoxymethyl (MOM) ethers using dimethoxymethane: Indian J. Chem. B., 35B, 260 (1996).
  4. In aqueous methanol catalyzes the removal of acetal (acetonide), TBDMS, TBDPS and 4,4'-dimethoxytrityl (Dmt) protecting groups from OH functions of carbohydrates and nucleosides: J. Org. Chem., 61, 9026 (1996).
  5. For a brief feature on applications of montmorillonites, see: Synlett, 1341 (2001).

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is the bulk density of Montmorillonite K10 (Cat. Nos. L15160.30, L15160-30)?

The bulk density of Montmorillonite K10 is 300-370 g/l.

What is the loss of ignition (%) of Montmorillonite K10 (Cat. Nos. L15160.30, L15160-30)?

The loss of ignition of Montmorillonite K10 is 7%.