12-Molybdophosphoric acid hydrate (H3PO4•12MoO3•xH2O)-Powder

Characteristic

Phosphomolybdic acid(PMA) hydrate is primarily used in spectrophotometric determination of phosphate ions.PMA is a component in the 3-color histology stain called Masson’s trichrome;employed in the differentiation step,Phosphomolybdic acid is one of the solutions fixed tissues are immersed in prior to subsequent staining.

Chemical formula: H₃PO₄•12MoO₃•xH₂O

Formula weight: 1825.25g/mol(anhy)

Appearance: Yellow cryst powder

Melting Point: 78-90°C

Density:3.15g/ml

Sensitivity: Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol and ether.

Application

12-Molybdophosphoric acid hydrate is used as a precursor to hybrid organic-inorganic based molecular batteries with application as cation-insertion electrode. It finds application as an analytical reagent in thin layer chromatography for staining phenolics, hydrocarbon waxes, alkaloids and steroids. It acts as a reactant for the preparation of catalysts for the nitration of aromatic compounds, highly dispersed MoOx/CNTs (carbon nanotubes) as a support for Pt catalysts and anchored Wilkinson catalyst.