Chemicals and Drugs

Molybdenum

A metallic element with the atomic symbol Mo, atomic number 42, and atomic weight 95.95. It is an essential trace element, being a component of the enzymes xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and nitrate reductase.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A metallic element with the atomic symbol Mo, atomic number 42, and atomic weight 95.95. It is an essential trace element, being a component of the enzymes xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and nitrate reductase.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
Mo
Molecular Weight
95.95 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
7439-98-7
IUPAC Name
molybdenum
InChIKey
ZOKXTWBITQBERF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
[Mo]
MeSH Unique ID
D008982
Source
PubChem CID 23932

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Molybdenum-98
  • Molybdenum 98

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemistry, classification, deficiency, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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  1. D01w.268w.556w.555w
  2. D01w.268w.956w.500w
  3. D01w.552w.544w.555w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Molybdenum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008982. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008982
  2. Molybdenum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum
  3. Molybdenum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1053
  4. Molybdenum. In: PubChem Compound. CID 23932. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/23932