Is Molybdenum Trioxide vegetarian?
Molybdenum Trioxide
Molybdenum trioxide is an inorganic compound with the formula MoO3, a yellow solid produced from the purification of molybdenum ores. It serves as the main industrial precursor to molybdenum metal and is widely used as a catalyst and alloying agent.
| Also known as | Molybdenum(VI) oxide |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Molybdenum Trioxide |
| CAS number | 1313-27-5 |
| EC number | 215-204-7 |
| CosIng ID | 97841 |
| Last reviewed | 10 July 2026 |
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