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Alfa Aesar™ Dithizone, 98%
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5g
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50g
Description
Applications
Dithizone acts as an indicator for metals. It is also used as a chelating agent for heavy metals like mercury and lead. It is also used to evaluate the purification of human pancreatic islet preparations, which is used for transplantation in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, dimethylsulfoxide, and pyridine. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Dithizone acts as an indicator for metals. It is also used as a chelating agent for heavy metals like mercury and lead. It is also used to evaluate the purification of human pancreatic islet preparations, which is used for transplantation in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, dimethylsulfoxide, and pyridine. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Odor | Odorless |
| Quantity | 5g |
| Melting Point | ~168°C (decomposition) |
| Beilstein | 748838 |
| Merck Index | 14,3377 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,chloroform,dimethylsulfoxide,and pyridine. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 256.33 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Dithizone |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H319-H335
EINECSNumber : 200-454-1
RTECSNumber : LQ9450000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures