Amberlite XAD-4

Description

Polyaromatic adsorbent for small hydrophobic compounds, surfactants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, phenols, chlorinated organics and organic removal from aqueous food streams. It is impregnated with KCN or NaCN, has been used for the conversion of aromatic acyl chlorides to acyl cyanides and of formation of trialkylsilyl chlorides to the silyl cyanides.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Polyaromatic adsorbent for small hydrophobic compounds, surfactants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, phenols, chlorinated organics and organic removal from aqueous food streams. It is impregnated with KCN or NaCN, has been used for the conversion of aromatic acyl chlorides to acyl cyanides and of formation of trialkylsilyl chlorides to the silyl cyanides.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents.