Silica gel is used in column chromatography without applied pressure (gravity pulled). It is used as an adsorbent in various applications and removing impurities. It is used as stationary base in column chromatography.
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Applications
Silica gel is used in column chromatography without applied pressure (gravity pulled). It is used as an adsorbent in various applications and removing impurities. It is used as stationary base in column chromatography.
Solubility
Soluble in hydrofluoric acid. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Keep the container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in a well sealed container. Incompatible with hydrogen fluoride.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Suitable for column chromatography.
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- Abbasi, M. One-Pot Tandem Synthesis of β-Trimethylsilyloxy Thioesters from Thioacids, Epoxides, and HMDS Catalyzed by Silica Gel Under Solvent-Free Conditions. Synth. Commun. 2013, 43 (13), 1759-1765.