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Dithizone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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.
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Specifications
Melting Point | ∼168°C (decomposition) |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 748838 |
Merck Index | 14,3377 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,chloroform,dimethylsulfoxide,and pyridine. Insoluble in water. |
IUPAC Name | 3-(phenylamino)-1-(phenylimino)thiourea |
Formula Weight | 256.33 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Dithizone |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 200-454-1 |
RTECSNumber | LQ9450000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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