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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Metanil Yellow
Description
Metanil Yellow is used as indicator. Metanil yellow is useful in spectrophotometric methods to determine the presence of trace amounts of nitrates and nitrites in solution. The method utilizes the fact that potassium bromate can catalyze the discoloring of Metanil yellow which can then be analyzed by spectrophotometry.
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Metanil Yellow is used as indicator. Metanil yellow is useful in spectrophotometric methods to determine the presence of trace amounts of nitrates and nitrites in solution. The method utilizes the fact that potassium bromate can catalyze the discoloring of Metanil yellow which can then be analyzed by spectrophotometry.
Solubility
Soluble in water (25g/L).
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications
Specifications
Beilstein | 3831568 |
Merck Index | 14,5928 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water (25g/L). |
Formula Weight | 375.38 |
Odor | Odorless |
pH | 10 |
Quantity | 50 g |
Chemical Name or Material | Metanil Yellow |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H317-H361 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H318 Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P261-P272-P280g-P281-P302+P352-P308+P313-P333+P313-P363-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 209-608-2 |
RTECSNumber | DB7329500 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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