Ammonium octamolybdate

Catalog Number	ACM12411642-1
CAS	12411-64-2
Structure
Synonyms	Molybdate (Mo8O264-), ammonium (1:4); Ammonium molybdate(VI) ((NH4)4Mo8O26) (7CI); Molybdate (Mo8O264-), tetraammonium (9CI); Molybdic acid (H4Mo8O26), tetraammonium salt (8CI); AOM; Ammonium octamolybdenate; Charmax LS-AOM; Climax A 20171; Climax AOM; Climax AOM-A 2017; Climax AOM-A 20171; Climax AOM-WA 011GA; Climax WA 011GA; HC Starck 02F001; HC Starck AOM; Kemgard STA; LS 030; Prime 100; Prime 110; Tetraammonium octamolybdate; Tetraammonium β-octamolybdate; ZT 03AOM
IUPAC Name	tetraazanium; bis[[[(oxido(dioxo)molybdenio)oxy-dioxomolybdenio]oxy-dioxomolybdenio]oxy]-dioxomolybdenum; dioxido(dioxo)molybdenum
Molecular Weight	1255.66
Molecular Formula	4(NH₄⁺) • (Mo ₈O₂₆⁴⁻)
Canonical SMILES	[NH4+].[NH4+].[NH4+].[NH4+].[O-][Mo](=O)(=O)[O-].[O-][Mo](=O)(=O)O[Mo](=O)(=O)O[Mo](=O)(=O)O[Mo](=O)(=O)O[Mo](=O)(=O)O[Mo](=O)(=O)O[Mo](=O)(=O)[O-]
InChI	InChI=1S/8Mo.4H3N.26O/h;;;;;;;;4*1H3;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;/q;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;4*-1/p+4
InChI Key	WWQQKYMUBXDRKA-UHFFFAOYSA-R
Boiling Point	N/A
Melting Point	> 360 °C
Purity	99%
Density	3.18 g/cm³
Solubility	Solubility in H₂O, 4 g/l (25 °C)
Appearance	White powder
Application	Ammonium octamolybdate is a molybdenum-based coordination compound used as a modifier for its flame-retardant properties, such as in the patented preparation of flame retardant and wear-resistant foamed asphalt. After modification of ammonium octamolybdate from its cluster geometry to a one-dimensional coordination polymer, ammonium octamolybdate is used as an olefin epoxidation catalyst.
Storage	Room temperature

Q&A

What is the molecular weight of Ammonium octamolybdate?

The molecular weight of Ammonium octamolybdate is 1201.61.

What are the synonyms for Ammonium octamolybdate?

The synonyms for Ammonium octamolybdate include tetraammonium hexamolybdate and tetraammonium salt, among others.

What is the density of Ammonium octamolybdate?

The density of Ammonium octamolybdate is 3.18.

At what temperature is Ammonium octamolybdate soluble in water at a concentration of 1g/L?

Ammonium octamolybdate is soluble in water at a concentration of 1g/L at 20℃.

How is Ammonium octamolybdate commonly used in plastics?

Ammonium octamolybdate is commonly used as a smoke suppressant in various types of plastic materials.

In what other application can Ammonium octamolybdate be used?

Ammonium octamolybdate can also be used in the formation of optically-markable ink compositions that change color in response to light irradiation.

What is the EPA Substance Registry System number for Ammonium octamolybdate?

The EPA Substance Registry System number for Ammonium octamolybdate is 12411-64-2.

What is another name for Ammonium octamolybdate?

Another name for Ammonium octamolybdate is "AOM."

How is Ammonium octamolybdate used in industrial applications?

Ammonium octamolybdate is used as a modifier for its flame-retardant properties, such as in nylon, rubber, and resin.

Is Ammonium octamolybdate classified as flammable or explosive?

Ammonium octamolybdate is not classified as flammable or explosive.