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hectorite

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Description

hectorite: clay constituent of bentonite; approx. formula: Na0.67(Mg,Li)6Si8020(OH,F)4 [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID72941499
MeSH IDM0061374

Synonyms (23)

Synonym
hectorite ((mg2.67li0.33)si4na0.33[f0.5-1(oh)0-0.5]2o10)
einecs 235-340-0
hectorite (clay mineral)
hectorite ((mg2.67li0.33)si4na0.33(f0.5-1(oh)0-0.5)2o10)
12173-47-6
08x4ki73ez ,
hectorite
unii-08x4ki73ez
Q3129310
lithium;magnesium;sodium;1,3,5,7-tetraoxido-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetrasilatricyclo[5.1.1.13,5]decane;dihydroxide
hectorite [inci]
accofloc hcx
optigel sh
hectabrite aw
hectabrite dp
hectabrite 200
bentone hc
sumecton he
bentone ct
astratone 40
a montmorillonite mineral, a principal constituent of bentonite clay
hectabrite lt
hectorite [mi]

Research Excerpts

Overview

Hectorite is a clay belonging to the smectite group. It has attracted attention for applications in biology, tissue engineering and as drug carrier and delivery system.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Hectorite (Ht) is a clay belonging to the smectite group which has attracted attention for applications in biology, tissue engineering and as drug carrier and delivery system."( Exploring the cellular uptake of hectorite clay mineral and its drug carrier capabilities.
de Melo Barbosa, R; Emili, C; Liotta, LF; Massaro, M; Notarbartolo, M; Poma, P; Raymo, FM; Riela, S; Sànchez-Espejo, R; Vago, R; Viseras-Iborra, C, 2022
)
1.72

Effects

Hectorite clay has been modified using two cationic surfactants, cetyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and cetylpyridinium chloride.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"A Hectorite sample (H) has been chemically modified with N-propyldiethylenetrimethoxysilane and bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl]tetrasulfide. "( Modification of hectorite by organofunctionalization for use in removing U(VI) from aqueous media: thermodynamic approach.
Airoldi, C; Guerra, DL; Viana, RR, 2010
)
1.43
"Hectorite clay has been modified using two cationic surfactants, cetyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and cetylpyridinium chloride."( Equilibrium studies for the adsorption of acid dye onto modified hectorite.
Baskaralingam, P; Pulikesi, M; Ramamurthi, V; Sivanesan, S, 2006
)
1.29

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The Panel reviewed available animal and human data and concluded that these ammonium hectorite compounds were safe as cosmetic ingredients in the practices of use and concentration as given in this safety assessment."( Safety assessment of ammonium hectorites as used in cosmetics.
Andersen, FA; Becker, LC; Belsito, DV; Bergfeld, WF; Hill, RA; Klaassen, CD; Liebler, DC; Marks, JG; Shank, RC; Slaga, TJ; Snyder, PW,
)
0.64
" Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the potential toxic effects of a wide range of commercially available SLS and NLS of varying physicochemical properties (lithium (Li) or fluoride (F) content and size)."( An in vitro assessment of the toxicity of two-dimensional synthetic and natural layered silicates.
Brown, DM; Maciaszek, K; Stone, V, 2022
)
0.72

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy is used to monitor the bioavailability of a nitroxide spin probe, 4-hydroxy-Tempo or Tempol, in Ca-hectorite suspensions and pastes, to bacteria capable of degrading this probe co-metabolically."( EPR monitoring of the bioavailability of an organic xenobiotic (4-hydroxy-TEMPO) in model clay suspensions and pastes.
Baveye, P; Berthelin, J; Bladon, R; Dumestre, A; Spagnuolo, M, 2006
)
0.53
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (39)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (5.13)18.7374
1990's4 (10.26)18.2507
2000's11 (28.21)29.6817
2010's17 (43.59)24.3611
2020's5 (12.82)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 53.06

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index53.06 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.74 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.05 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index81.60 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.01 (0.95)

This Compound (53.06)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other41 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]