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Dithizone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A17947.18
50 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Dithizone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A17947.18
50 g, Each
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Catalog number: A17947.18
also known as A17947-18
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
60-10-6
IUPAC Name
3-(phenylamino)-1-(phenylimino)thiourea
Molecular Formula
C13H12N4S
InChI Key
UOFGSWVZMUXXIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
S=C(NNC1=CC=CC=C1)N=NC1=CC=CC=C1
Appearance (Color)
Dark purple to black
lambda-max (UV-Vis)
595-610nm (in Chloroform)
Form
Powder
Assay from Supplier's CofA
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

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