Mineral Oil for Nujol IR

Mineral Oil for Nujol IR is a high-purity, inert oil designed for infrared (IR) spectroscopy as a mulling agent, providing a transparent medium for preparing solid samples for IR analysis without interfering with the spectra.

🏭⚗️ Production
It is refined to remove impurities, unsaturated hydrocarbons, and UV/IR-absorbing contaminants, then packaged under controlled conditions to ensure chemical stability and optical clarity.

🔬 Properties
Mineral oil is a clear, colorless, non-volatile, and chemically inert liquid with low viscosity. It is immiscible with water and stable over a wide temperature range. It exhibits minimal absorption in the IR region, making it ideal as a mulling agent for solid sample preparation.

🧪 Applications
Used in IR spectroscopy, it forms mulls of solid compounds (Nujol mulls) for qualitative and quantitative analysis. It is suitable for pharmaceutical compounds, excipients, and other solid organic substances, providing clear, reproducible IR spectra.

⚠️ Safety
Mineral oil is generally low in toxicity but should be handled with gloves and protective clothing. Avoid ingestion and prolonged skin contact, and store in tightly sealed containers away from heat and light. Waste should be disposed of according to laboratory safety protocols.