Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catechol Violet

Catalog number: B23513.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catechol Violet

Catalog number: B23513.06
5 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: B23513.06
Price (USD)
Quantity
-
Have Questions?

Chemical Identifiers

CAS
115-41-3
IUPAC Name
3,3-bis(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3H-2,1λ⁶-benzoxathiole-1,1-dione
Molecular Formula
C19H14O7S
InChI Key
RRRCKIRSVQAAAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC1=CC=C(C=C1O)C1(OS(=O)(=O)C2=CC=CC=C12)C1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1
Appearance (Color)
Green or brown to dark brown
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
lambda-max (UV-Vis)
Report
Solution Test
0.1% in water: Clear
Appearance (Color)
Green or brown to dark brown

Description

Catechol Violet is used as a complexometric indicator dye. It inhibits the synthesis of globin in reticulocyte lysates. It is also used as a pH indicator with a transition interval from 0 to 8.

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
Catechol Violet is used as a complexometric indicator dye. It inhibits the synthesis of globin in reticulocyte lysates. It is also used as a pH indicator with a transition interval from 0 to 8.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethylene glycol, monomethyl ether and ethanol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

Figures

Documents & Downloads

Certificates

    Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    Citations & References

    Search citations by name, author, journal title or abstract text