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monoammonium molybdate

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Description

Monoammonium molybdate, also known as ammonium molybdate(VI) monohydrate, is an inorganic compound with the formula (NH4)2MoO4. It is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. Monoammonium molybdate is commonly used as a source of molybdenum in various applications, including:
- **Catalysis:** Monoammonium molybdate serves as a catalyst or a precursor to molybdenum-based catalysts in various chemical processes, such as oxidation, hydrogenation, and hydrodesulfurization.
- **Pigments:** It is employed in the production of molybdenum red, a vibrant red pigment used in paints, ceramics, and plastics.
- **Analytical Chemistry:** Monoammonium molybdate is used in analytical chemistry for the determination of phosphorus, arsenic, and silica.
- **Metallurgy:** It is utilized in the extraction and refining of molybdenum metal.
- **Agriculture:** Monoammonium molybdate acts as a molybdenum fertilizer, addressing molybdenum deficiency in soils, which can hinder plant growth.
- **Corrosion Inhibition:** Monoammonium molybdate can function as an effective corrosion inhibitor for various metals.

Monoammonium molybdate can be synthesized by reacting molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) with ammonia solution. The reaction typically involves dissolving molybdenum trioxide in a concentrated aqueous ammonia solution, followed by crystallization of the monoammonium molybdate salt.

The compound's importance lies in its versatility, serving as a key ingredient in diverse industrial processes. The wide range of applications stems from its ability to readily provide molybdenum ions, which exhibit unique catalytic and chemical properties. Researchers continue to investigate its potential in various fields, particularly in catalysis, where it plays a crucial role in optimizing chemical reactions and developing new materials. '

ammonium molybdate: RN given refers to unspecified ammonium molybdate salt [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

ammonium molybdate : An ammonium salt composed of ammonium and molybdate ions in a 2:1 ratio. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID61578
CHEBI ID91249
MeSH IDM0314743

Synonyms (26)

Synonym
molybdate (moo42-), diammonium, (t-4)-
ammonium molybdate
einecs 236-031-3
molybdic acid (h2moo4), diammonium salt
molybdate (moo42-), diammonium, (beta-4)-
molybdic acid, diammonium salt
diammonium molybdate
diammonium molybdate ((nh4)2moo4)
ammonium molybdate ((nh4)2moo4)
diammonium tetraoxomolybdate(2-)
ammonium orthomolybdate
13106-76-8
molybdate (moo42-), ammonium (1:2), (t-4)-
FT-0622357
bisammonium dioxido(dioxo)molybdenum
diammonium tetraoxomolybdate
(nh4)2moo4
CHEBI:91249
DTXSID5051654
APUPEJJSWDHEBO-UHFFFAOYSA-P
mfcd00011596
Q473576
ammoniummolybdate
140899-16-7
diazanium;dioxido(dioxo)molybdenum
diazanium dioxido-dioxo-molybdenum

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Significant increase of basophilic substances are observed in the cytoplasm of the liver cells of the toxic group of animals which is counteracted by feeding high protein diet."( Biochemical studies on molybdenum toxicity in rats: effects of high protein feeding.
Bandyopadhyay, SK; Banerjee, A; Chatterjee, GC; Chatterjee, K; Ghosh, KK; Mitra, A; Tiwari, RK, 1981
)
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Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Reliable methods for the analysis of silicon are of great importance, because it seems that the silicate anion can reduce aluminum bioavailability in patients undergoing dialysis."( Spectrophotometric determination of silicate traces in hemodialysis solutions.
Mandrioli, R; Raggi, MA; Sabbioni, C; Varani, G; Zini, Q, 1999
)
0.3

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" A dose-response in both kinetochore-positive MN (caused by chromosome lagging) and kinetochore-negative MN (associated with chromosome breakage) was observed."( Studies on the genotoxicity of molybdenum salts in human cells in vitro and in mice in vivo.
Ngo, H; Shang, N; Shao, J; Smith, MT; Titenko-Holland, N; Xi, L; Zhang, L, 1998
)
0.3
"Extraction spectrophotometric method has been developed for the determination of tricyclic drugs such as trazodone (TZH), amineptine (APH) and amitriptyline (ATPH) hydrochlorides in pure form and in the dosage forms coming from different Egyptian markets."( Spectrophotometric determination of trazodone, amineptine and amitriptyline hydrochlorides through ion-pair formation with molybdenum and thiocyanate.
Khalil, SM; Mohamed, GG; Mohamed, NA; Nour El-Dien, FA, 2006
)
0.33
"In a 30-day survival study, performed in CBA mice, BP-C2, at a dosage of 81."( Radioprotective and radiomitigative effects of BP-C2, a novel lignin-derived polyphenolic composition with ammonium molybdate, in two mouse strains exposed to total body irradiation.
Anisimov, VN; Baldueva, IA; Bykov, VN; Drachev, IS; Fedoros, EI; Gubareva, EA; Kraev, SY; Maydin, MA; Panchenko, AV; Pigarev, SE, 2018
)
0.48
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
poisonAny substance that causes disturbance to organisms by chemical reaction or other activity on the molecular scale, when a sufficient quantity is absorbed by the organism.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
ammonium salt
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (133)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199042 (31.58)18.7374
1990's23 (17.29)18.2507
2000's31 (23.31)29.6817
2010's33 (24.81)24.3611
2020's4 (3.01)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 9.55

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 weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index9.55 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.98 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.53 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (9.55)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (0.69%)6.00%
Case Studies4 (2.78%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other139 (96.53%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]