Thymolphthalein acts as pH indicator, as reagent for blood after decolorizing the alkaline solution by boiling with zinc dust.
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Applications
Thymolphthalein acts as pH indicator, as reagent for blood after decolorizing the alkaline solution by boiling with zinc dust.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, acetone and also soluble in dilute alkalis. insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Store at room temperature. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Roy AV. Rapid method for determining alkaline phosphatase activity in serum with thymolphthalein monophosphate.Clin. Chem.1970, 16,(5), 431-436.
- Mohamed M. Ghoneim; Mohamed A. A. Ashy. Polarographic reduction of phenolphthalein, cresolphthalein, thymolphthalein, and α-naphtholphthalein in aqueous and nonaqueous ethanolic solutions. Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 1979, 57 (11), 1294-1298.
- Acid-base indicator: pH 9.3 - 10.5.