Silicon Dioxide
SiO₂·60.084 g/mol·Inorganic·CID 24261
MineralSemiconductor
The main component of sand, quartz, and glass. Forms a giant covalent network structure. Essential in semiconductor manufacturing and fiber optics. Second most abundant mineral in Earth's crust.
IUPAC: dioxosilane
Also known as: Silica, Dioxosilane, 7631-86-9, Silicic anhydride, Diatomaceous silica (+14 more)
Molecular Structure
Molecular Propertiesmass · H-bonds · stereo
Molecular Weight
60.084g/mol
Exact Mass
59.966756Da
Monoisotopic Mass
59.966756Da
XLogP
—
Polar Surface Area
34.1Ų
Complexity
18
Formal Charge
0
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Stereo Centers
0
Bond Stereo
0
Drug-Likeness (Lipinski's Rule of Five)
✓ 60.1 g/mol
MW ≤ 500
? —
LogP ≤ 5
✓ 0
H-bond donors ≤ 5
✓ 2
H-bond acceptors ≤ 10
Passes all rules — good oral bioavailability predicted
GHS Hazard Classification
Danger
Hazards
H315Causes skin irritationH319Causes serious eye irritationH335May cause respiratory irritationH350May cause cancerH372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH341Suspected of causing genetic defectsH320Causes eye irritation
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.