Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Silicon Dioxide (CAS: 61790-53-2)?
Answer
Silicon dioxide (CAS 61790-53-2) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as an excipient, in the manufacturing of electronics as a semiconductor material, in food industry as an anti-caking agent, and in research for its role in catalytic processes and as a support material. It is also employed in the production of glass, ceramics, and as a filler in various industrial products.
About
CAS No
61790-53-2
English Name
Silicon Dioxide
Molecular Formula
O2Si
Molecular Weight
60.08 g/mol
SMILES
O=[Si]=O
InChIKey
VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07