| CAS No. | 12173-47-6 |
| Molecular Formula | O10Si4 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 343.57 g/mol gives Hectorite distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
Hectorite (CAS 12173-47-6), molecular formula O10Si4MgNaHOLi and molecular weight 343.57 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
The molecular framework of Hectorite (O10Si4MgNaHOLi) is characterized by an inorganic composition. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development.
This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.
CATO manufactures Hectorite under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
| Molecular Formula | O10Si4 Mg Na 2*HO Li |
| Molecular Weight | 343.57 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Freely soluble in water |
| Stability | Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1960 |