Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Eriochrome Black T

Catalog number: A17536.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Eriochrome Black T

Catalog number: A17536.36
500 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A17536.36
also known as A17536-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
1787-61-7
IUPAC Name
sodium (4Z)-4-[2-(1-hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl)hydrazin-1-ylidene]-7-nitro-3-oxo-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-1-sulfonate
Molecular Formula
C20H12N3NaO7S
InChI Key
JHUJLRKQZAPSDP-GXTSIBQPSA-M
SMILES
[Na+].OC1=C2C=CC=CC2=CC=C1N\N=C1/C(=O)C=C(C2=CC(=CC=C12)[N+]([O-])=O)S([O-])(=O)=O
Appearance (Color)
Black
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
lambda-max (UV-Vis)
605 - 625 nm @ pH=10
Loss on Drying
≤8%

Description

Eriochrome black T is used as an indicator in analytical chemistry. It is also used in the detection of rare earth metals. It finds application in dyeing and printing of wool fabric, dyeing of silk and nylon as well as in leather dyeing. It can be used in the spectrophotometric determination of diphenhydramine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations. As a complexometric indicator, it is useful in the determination of hardness of water.

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
Eriochrome black T is used as an indicator in analytical chemistry. It is also used in the detection of rare earth metals. It finds application in dyeing and printing of wool fabric, dyeing of silk and nylon as well as in leather dyeing. It can be used in the spectrophotometric determination of diphenhydramine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations. As a complexometric indicator, it is useful in the determination of hardness of water.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol and acetone.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
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