ZIF-8 - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

NAVIGATION

ZIF-8

PRICE INQUIRY

Catalog Number

ACMA00021186

Product Name

ZIF-8

Category

metal organic framework compound MOFs

IUPAC Name

zinc;2-methylimidazol-3-ide

Molecular Weight

227.6g/mol

Molecular Formula

C8H10N4Zn

InChI

InChI=1S/2C4H5N2.Zn/c2*1-4-5-2-3-6-4;/h2*2-3H,1H3;/q2*-1;+2

InChI Key

MFLKDEMTKSVIBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

ZIF-8 serves a multifaceted role in various industrial applications. It is crucial in the fabrication of matrix membranes designed for gas separation processes, effectively aiding in hydrogen separation and nitrogen recovery. Furthermore, ZIF-8 is employed as a filler in the development of PDMS-based membranes to enhance solvent-resistant nanofiltration (SRNF) capabilities. Beyond these applications, ZIF-8 is commercially valued as a porous material for the absorption and detection of pesticides, highlighting its versatility and importance in both environmental and industrial contexts.

Complexity

109

Composition

Zn2+, C4H5N2-

Compound Is Canonicalized

Yes

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Defined Atom Stereocenter Count

Defined Bond Stereocenter Count

Exact Mass

226.019688g/mol

Formal Charge