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Dithizone, ACS, 85+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Dithizone is used as an indicator for minute amounts of lead. It acts as a chelating agent for heavy metal poisoning. As a ligand, it forms complexes with metals like zinc, lead and mercury. Further, it is used to assess the purity of human pancreatic islet preparations, which is used for transplantation in patients with type 1 diabetes. In addition to this, it is used as a titrant in the quantitative determination of heavy metals.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 168°C (decomposition) |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 2 g |
Beilstein | 748838 |
Merck Index | 14,3377 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,chloroform,dimethyl sulfoxide and pyridine. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 256.33 |
Percent Purity | ≥85% |
Grade | ACS |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
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