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Sodium molybdate

PubChem CID
61424
Structure
Sodium molybdate_small.png
Molecular Formula
Synonyms
  • Sodium molybdate
  • 7631-95-0
  • Disodium molybdate
  • Molybdate disodium
  • Sodium molybdate(VI)
Molecular Weight
205.93 g/mol
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Dates
  • Create:
    2005-08-08
  • Modify:
    2024-12-21
Description
Sodium molybdate (anhydrous) is an inorganic sodium salt having molybdate as the counterion. It has a role as a poison. It contains a molybdate.
Sodium Molybdate is a crystalline powder essential for the metabolism and development of plants and animals as a cofactor for enzymes. (NCI)

1 Structures

1.1 2D Structure

Chemical Structure Depiction
Sodium molybdate.png

1.2 3D Status

Conformer generation is disallowed since MMFF94s unsupported element, mixture or salt

2 Names and Identifiers

2.1 Computed Descriptors

2.1.1 IUPAC Name

disodium;dioxido(dioxo)molybdenum
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2.1.2 InChI

InChI=1S/Mo.2Na.4O/q;2*+1;;;2*-1
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2.1.3 InChIKey

TVXXNOYZHKPKGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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2.1.4 SMILES

[O-][Mo](=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
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2.2 Molecular Formula

MoO4.2Na
Na2MoO4
MoNa2O4
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2.3 Other Identifiers

2.3.1 CAS

7631-95-0
13466-16-5

2.3.3 Deprecated CAS

106463-33-6, 1224508-55-7, 1351977-28-0, 14666-91-2, 2122817-03-0, 2130740-17-7, 2243916-43-8, 2303937-63-3, 2664845-88-7

2.3.4 European Community (EC) Number

2.3.5 UNII

2.3.6 ChEBI ID

2.3.7 DrugBank ID

2.3.8 ICSC Number

2.3.9 KEGG ID

2.3.10 NCI Thesaurus Code

2.3.11 Wikidata

2.3.12 Wikipedia

2.4 Synonyms

2.4.1 MeSH Entry Terms

  • monosodium molybdate(VI)
  • Na2MoO4
  • sodium molybdate
  • sodium molybdate(VI)
  • sodium molybdate(VI), 99Mo-labeled cpd
  • sodium molybdate(VI), dihydrate
  • sodium molybdenum oxide

2.4.2 Depositor-Supplied Synonyms

3 Chemical and Physical Properties

3.1 Computed Properties

Property Name
Molecular Weight
Property Value
205.93 g/mol
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Property Name
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
Property Value
0
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Property Name
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
Property Value
4
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Property Name
Rotatable Bond Count
Property Value
0
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Property Name
Exact Mass
Property Value
207.864601 Da
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Property Name
Monoisotopic Mass
Property Value
207.864601 Da
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Property Name
Topological Polar Surface Area
Property Value
80.3Ų
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Property Name
Heavy Atom Count
Property Value
7
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Property Name
Formal Charge
Property Value
0
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Property Name
Complexity
Property Value
62.2
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Property Name
Isotope Atom Count
Property Value
0
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Property Name
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
Property Value
0
Reference
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Property Name
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
Property Value
0
Reference
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Property Name
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
Property Value
0
Reference
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Property Name
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
Property Value
0
Reference
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Property Name
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
Property Value
3
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Property Name
Compound Is Canonicalized
Property Value
Yes
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3.2 Experimental Properties

3.2.1 Physical Description

Other Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid; Pellets or Large Crystals
White solid; [ICSC] Colorless crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
WHITE POWDER.

3.2.2 Melting Point

687 °C

3.2.3 Solubility

Solubility in water, g/100ml at 100 °C: 84

3.2.4 Density

3.78 g/cm³

3.3 Chemical Classes

Metals -> Metals, Inorganic Compounds

4 Spectral Information

4.1 IR Spectra

4.1.1 FTIR Spectra

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Copyright
Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Technique
KBr WAFER
Source of Sample
M & R Refractory Metals, Inc.
Copyright
Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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4.1.2 ATR-IR Spectra

Source of Sample
Sigma-Aldrich
Catalog Number
243655
Copyright
Copyright © 2018-2024 Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC. - Database Compilation Copyright © 2018-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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6 Chemical Vendors

7 Drug and Medication Information

7.1 FDA National Drug Code Directory

7.2 Drug Labels

Active ingredient and drug

8 Use and Manufacturing

8.1 Uses

Sources/Uses
Used to make pigments; Also used as a corrosion inhibitor, bath additive for finishing metals, reagent for alkaloids, and micronutrient; [Merck Index] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Merck Index - O'Neil MJ, Heckelman PE, Dobbelaar PH, Roman KJ (eds). The Merck Index, An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals, 15th Ed. Cambridge, UK: The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2013.
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure
Electroplating [Category: Plate]

8.1.1 Industry Uses

  • Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents
  • Other (specify)
  • Corrosion inhibitor
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified
  • Soil amendments (fertilizers)

8.1.2 Consumer Uses

  • Soil amendments (fertilizers)
  • Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents
  • Other (specify)

8.1.3 Household Products

Household & Commercial/Institutional Products

Information on 65 consumer products that contain Sodium molybdate in the following categories is provided:

• Commercial / Institutional

• Inside the Home

• Landscaping/Yard

8.2 U.S. Production

Aggregated Product Volume

2019: 1,000,000 - <10,000,000 lb

2018: 1,000,000 - <10,000,000 lb

2017: 1,000,000 - <10,000,000 lb

2016: 1,000,000 - <10,000,000 lb

8.3 General Manufacturing Information

Industry Processing Sectors
  • All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
  • Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas Drilling, Extraction, and Support activities
EPA TSCA Commercial Activity Status
Molybdate (MoO42-), sodium (1:2), (T-4)-: ACTIVE

9 Safety and Hazards

9.1 Hazards Identification

9.1.1 GHS Classification

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This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 54% (421 of 779) of all reports. Pictograms displayed are for 46% (358 of 779) of reports that indicate hazard statements.
Pictogram(s)
Irritant
Signal
Warning
GHS Hazard Statements

H315 (32.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

H319 (32.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

H332 (32.6%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]

H335 (32.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

H412 (11.6%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statement Codes

P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

(The corresponding statement to each P-code can be found at the GHS Classification page.)

ECHA C&L Notifications Summary

Aggregated GHS information provided per 779 reports by companies from 14 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 421 of 779 reports by companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

There are 12 notifications provided by 358 of 779 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).

Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown.

9.1.2 Hazard Classes and Categories

Skin Irrit. 2 (32.5%)

Eye Irrit. 2 (32.6%)

Acute Tox. 4 (32.6%)

STOT SE 3 (32.5%)

Aquatic Chronic 3 (11.6%)

Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 3

Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2

Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2

Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2

Carcinogenicity - Category 2

Reproductive toxicity - Category 2

Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation)

Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 (systemic toxicity, testis), Category 2 (kidney)

9.1.3 Fire Hazards

Combustible under specific conditions. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with magnesium.

9.1.4 Hazards Summary

No developmental toxicity reported in 1972 study of hamsters; Molybdenum accumulation in reproductive tissues and histopathological testicular changes observed in male rats exposed to high doses for 60 days; [REPROTOX] Oral LD50 (rat) = 250 mg/kg also reported; Causes fatty liver degeneration, and changes in renal tubules in oral lethal-dose studies of dogs, guinea pigs, and rats; Causes abnormal liver function tests, kidney changes, weight loss, normocytic anemia, and other musculoskeletal changes in oral studies of rats; [RTECS] Aerosol causes eye and respiratory tract irritation; Chronic exposure may have effects on the respiratory tract; Possible human carcinogen; [ICSC] A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by inhalation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See Molybdenum.
REPROTOX - Scialli AR, Lione A, Boyle Padgett GK. Reproductive Effects of Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1995.

9.2 First Aid Measures

Inhalation First Aid
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin First Aid
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eye First Aid
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion First Aid
Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

9.3 Fire Fighting

In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

9.4 Accidental Release Measures

9.4.1 Spillage Disposal

Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.

9.5 Handling and Storage

9.5.1 Safe Storage

Separated from strong oxidants and halogens.

9.6 Exposure Control and Personal Protection

9.6.1 Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)

5.0 [mg/m3], as Mo

9.6.2 Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH)

1000.0 [mg/m3], as Mo

9.6.3 Threshold Limit Values (TLV)

0.5 [mg/m3], as Mo, respirable fraction
(as Mo, respirable fraction): 0.5 mg/m

9.6.4 Inhalation Risk

A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

9.6.5 Effects of Short Term Exposure

The aerosol is irritating to the respiratory tract and eyes.

9.6.6 Effects of Long Term Exposure

The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

9.6.7 Preventions

Fire Prevention
NO open flames.
Exposure Prevention
AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation Prevention
Use local exhaust or breathing protection.
Skin Prevention
Protective gloves.
Eye Prevention
Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
Ingestion Prevention
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

9.7 Regulatory Information

The Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
Chemical: Molybdic acid (H2MoO4), disodium salt
REACH Registered Substance
New Zealand EPA Inventory of Chemical Status
Sodium molybdate: Non hazardous

9.8 Other Safety Information

Chemical Assessment
IMAP assessments - Molybdic acid (H2MoO4), disodium salt: Human health tier I assessment

10 Toxicity

10.1 Toxicological Information

10.1.1 Exposure Routes

The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

10.1.2 Symptoms

Inhalation Exposure
Cough. Sore throat.
Skin Exposure
Redness.
Ingestion Exposure
Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.

10.1.3 Adverse Effects

Occupational hepatotoxin - Secondary hepatotoxins: the potential for toxic effect in the occupational setting is based on cases of poisoning by human ingestion or animal experimentation.

10.1.4 Acute Effects

10.1.5 Toxicity Data

LC50 (rat) > 2,080 mg/m3/4hr

10.2 Ecological Information

10.2.1 ICSC Environmental Data

Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

11 Literature

11.1 Consolidated References

11.2 NLM Curated PubMed Citations

11.3 Springer Nature References

11.4 Thieme References

11.5 Wiley References

11.6 Chemical Co-Occurrences in Literature

11.7 Chemical-Gene Co-Occurrences in Literature

11.8 Chemical-Disease Co-Occurrences in Literature

12 Patents

12.1 Depositor-Supplied Patent Identifiers

12.2 WIPO PATENTSCOPE

12.3 Chemical Co-Occurrences in Patents

12.4 Chemical-Disease Co-Occurrences in Patents

12.5 Chemical-Gene Co-Occurrences in Patents

13 Interactions and Pathways

13.1 Chemical-Target Interactions

13.2 Pathways

14 Biological Test Results

14.1 BioAssay Results

15 Classification

15.1 MeSH Tree

15.2 NCI Thesaurus Tree

15.3 ChEBI Ontology

15.4 ChemIDplus

15.5 UN GHS Classification

15.6 NORMAN Suspect List Exchange Classification

15.7 Consumer Product Information Database Classification

15.8 EPA TSCA and CDR Classification

15.9 EPA Substance Registry Services Tree

15.10 MolGenie Organic Chemistry Ontology

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