Molekula
Silica gel rubin
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Silica gel rubin is a high-purity, amorphous form of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) used as a desiccant, drying agent, and moisture absorber in pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food packaging. As an amorphous silica, it also serves as an anti-caking agent in food products and as an excipient in pharmaceutical drug and vitamin formulations. It is chemically inert, non-toxic, and highly effective at controlling humidity in sealed environments. This product has a CAS number of 112926-00-8, a molecular weight of 60.08 g/mol, and requires storage at ambient conditions. It carries no signal word under standard safety classifications. Molekula supplies silica gel rubin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 kg — £136.00 per pack ex VAT · £163.20 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Gel |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Amorphous powder |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 1713 °C |
| Boiling Point | 2230 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in hot potassium hydroxide and hot sodium hydroxide solutions. Insoluble in ethanol |
| Vapour Pressure | 10 mmHg at 1732 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 24261 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90033395 |
| CAS Number | 112926-00-8 |
| IUPAC Name | dioxosilane |
| EC Number | 231-545-4 |
| Molecular Formula | SiO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.08 |
| Exact Mass | 59.9668 |
| SMILES | O=[Si]=O |
| InChIKey | VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/O2Si/c1-3-2 |
| PubChem CID | 24261 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 28112210 |
| Tariff Code | 2811220090 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is silica gel rubin primarily used for?
Silica gel rubin is commonly used as a desiccant to absorb moisture and control humidity in packaging, laboratories, and industrial applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of silica gel rubin?
The chemical formula is **SiO₂**, and the molecular weight is **60.08 g/mol** (empirical formula).
How should silica gel rubin be stored?
Store silica gel rubin at **ambient conditions**, sealed in its original packaging to prevent moisture absorption.
What grades or purity levels of silica gel rubin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **technical-grade silica gel rubin** (CAS 112926-00-8) suitable for industrial desiccation applications.
Can Molekula supply silica gel rubin in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide silica gel rubin in bulk, with quantities tailored to your specific requirements—contact us for details.
What documentation comes with an order of silica gel rubin?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
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