Cadmium oxide
ALDRICH/244783 - powder, 99.5% trace metals basis
Synonym: Cadmia
CAS Number: 1306-19-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CdO
Molecular Weight: 128.41
EC Number: 215-146-2
MDL Number: MFCD00010921
Linear Formula: CdO
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99.5% trace metals basis |
| density | 8.15 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/Cd.O |
| InChI key | CXKCTMHTOKXKQT-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | reagent type: catalyst core: cadmium |
| SMILES string | O=[Cd] |
| General description: | Cadmium oxide (CdO) is a yellowish to reddish-brown inorganic compound known for its semiconductor properties. With a density of 8.15 g/mL at 25 °C, CdO serves as a versatile reagent and catalyst in various chemical reactions. It is primarily used in the production of cadmium-based materials and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Cadmium oxide is also utilized in the manufacturing of glass and ceramics, where it contributes to color and opacity. Our high-purity cadmium oxide powder, with a purity of 99.5% trace metals basis, is particularly valuable for applications that require minimal impurities. |
| Packaging: | 100, 500 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() GHS06,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H330 - H341 - H350 - H361fd - H372 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P202 - P260 - P264 - P270 - P273 - P304 + P340 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | T+,N |
| Risk Statements | 45-63-26-48/23/25-50/53-62-68 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45-60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 2570 6.1 / PGI |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Purity | 99.5% trace metals basis |
| Density | 8.15 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352303 |




