Silicon carbide
TL;DR: Silicon carbide (CAS 409-21-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula CSi and molecular weight 39.976925 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
碳化硅
methanidylidynesilanylium
Also Known As: SILICON CARBIDE, Carborundum, Crystar, Silicon monocarbide, Carborundeum
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | CSi |
| Molecular Weight | 39.976925 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 39.976925 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 2 |
| Complexity | 10.0 |
| Melting Point | 4892 °F (Sublimes) (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 3.23 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 2.654; 2.697 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | [C-]#[Si+] |
| InChIKey | HBMJWWWQQXIZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Silicon carbide is used in organic synthesis and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Silicon carbide (CAS 409-21-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Silicon carbide is a fine chemical identified by CAS number 409-21-2 and the molecular formula CSi and a molecular weight of 39.98 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 3.23 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024). It is also known as SILICON CARBIDE and Carborundum.
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Chemical Property Profile of Silicon carbide
Property Insights of Silicon carbide
The XLogP value of -0.3 indicates that Silicon carbide is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Silicon carbide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Silicon carbide has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Silicon carbide?
The CAS number of Silicon carbide is 409-21-2.
What is the molecular formula of Silicon carbide?
The molecular formula of Silicon carbide is CSi.
What is the molecular weight of Silicon carbide?
The molecular weight of Silicon carbide is 39.976925 g/mol.
What are the applications of Silicon carbide?
Silicon carbide is used in organic synthesis and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Silicon carbide (CAS 409-21-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and...
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