Boehmite

Description

Boehmite · CAS 63957-70-0 · AlHO2. UNII NZO8Q0FP2E.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	63957-70-0
PubChem CID	73982
Molecular formula	AlHO2
IUPAC name	aluminum;oxygen(2-);hydroxide
UNII (FDA)	NZO8Q0FP2E

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	59.988
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	59.9791927
Monoisotopic Mass	59.9791927
Topological Polar Surface Area	2
Heavy Atom Count	3
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	0

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; Large Crystals; Dry Powder
• Off-white odorless powder; [Sasol MSDS]

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	99.6% (270 / 271)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	99.6% (270 / 271)

Documented Uses

• Aluminum Producing [Category: Industry]
• Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable
• Information on 5 consumer products that contain Boehmite in the following categories is provided:
• 2023: 100,000,000 - <250,000,000 lb
• 2022: 100,000,000 - <250,000,000 lb
• 2021: 250,000,000 - <400,000,000 lb

Synonyms

Pseudoboehmite; DTXSID4051661; RefChem:1080072; DTXCID101765030; 935-961-3; 1318-23-6; 215-284-3; Boehmite; Boehmite (Al(OH)O); 63957-70-0; PT-A Compound; Versal 150; Versal 700; Versal 900; BOEHMITE ALUMINA; ALFOL ALUMINA SB

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Boehmite?

CAS 63957-70-0; molecular formula AlHO2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Boehmite known by?

Pseudoboehmite, DTXSID4051661, RefChem:1080072, DTXCID101765030, 935-961-3, 1318-23-6.

Is Boehmite classified as hazardous?

99.6% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (270 of 271).

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