Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Hydrotalcite (CAS: 12304-65-3)?
Answer
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Hydrotalcite (CAS: 12304-65-3) is primarily used as a pH buffer, in cosmetics, and as a flame retardant. It also finds applications in the pharmaceutical industry as a carrier for drugs and in the food industry as a stabilizer and thickener. Additionally, it is used in environmental remediation and as a component in some dental products.
About
CAS No
12304-65-3
English Name
Hydrotalcite (Mg6(CO3)[Al(OH)6]2(OH)4.4H2O)
Molecular Formula
CAlO9(-5)
Molecular Weight
182.99 g/mol
EINECS
234-319-3
SMILES
[O-]C([O-])=O.[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[OH-]
InChIKey
HBXNGVZYSHSAQB-UHFFFAOYSA-A
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