Description
Molecular sieves, 3 A, beads, 4-8 mesh, 5KG
Synonym(s):
Molecular Sieve UOP Type 3Å
Linear Formula:
KnNa12-n[(AlO2)12(SiO2)12] · xH2O
CAS Number:
308080-99-1
MDL number:
MFCD00147627
eCl@ss:
32110204
NACRES:
NB.24
PROPERTIES
form
beads
Quality Level
100
particle size
4-8 mesh
pore size
3 Å
DESCRIPTION
General description
Molecular sieves are crystalline metal aluminosilicates having a 3-dimensional interconnecting network of silica and alumina tetrahedra. Natural water of hydration is removed from this network by heating to produce uniform cavities which selectively adsorb molecules of a specific size. The 3A form is made by substituting potassium cations for the inherent sodium ions of the 4A structure, reducing the effective pore size to ~3Å, excluding diameter >3Å, e.g., ethane. The 4 to 8-mesh type is normally used in gas-phase applications. Molecular sieves are considered a universal drying agent in polar and nonpolar media.
Application
Molecular sieves have been used for the drying of dimethyl sulfoxide.
They may also be used in the following:
They may also be used in the following:
- Synthesis of ecteinascidin 743 (a potential marine-derived antitumor agent).
- Preparation of vanillyl nonanoate (a model capsinoid compound).
- Highly enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with nitroalkenes.
Molecular sieves, 3 Å may be used in the following processes:
- As a general-purpose drying agent in polar and nonpolar media.
- Commercial dehydration of unsaturated hydrocarbon streams, including cracked gas, propylene, butadiene, acetylene
- Drying polar liquids such as methanol and ethanol.
- Adsorption of molecules such as NH3 and H2O from a N2/H2 flow.
Packaging
1 kg in poly bottle
5 kg in fiber drum
SAFETY INFORMATION
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable