O-Tolidine is widely used in dye production. It is particularly used in textile, leather and paper industries. It can be used as an indicator in analytical, clinical and forensic chemistry. It is utilized for the determination of gold and chlorine level in swimming pool water.
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Applications
O-Tolidine is widely used in dye production. It is particularly used in textile, leather and paper industries. It can be used as an indicator in analytical, clinical and forensic chemistry. It is utilized for the determination of gold and chlorine level in swimming pool water.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Light and air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
Kumar, A.; Sharma, K. K.; Kumar, P.; Ramchiary, N. Laccase isozymes from Ganoderma lucidum MDU-7: Isolation, characterization, catalytic properties and differential role during oxidative stress. J. Mol. Catal. B: Enzym. 2015, 113, 68-75.
Kagalkar, A. N.; Khandare, R. V.; Govindwar, S. P. Textile dye degradation potential of plant laccase significantly enhances upon augmentation with redox mediators. RSC Adv. 2015, 5 (98), 80505-80517.