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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Phenolphthalein, 98%
Phenolphthalein is widely used as an indicator in acid-base titrations, water treatment applications. Due to its pH sensitivity, It is used to the check extent of carbonation in concrete, soap and in toys as diapering work. It is used in Kastle-Meyer test, which identifies the substances containing blood.
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Phenolphthalein is widely used as an indicator in acid-base titrations, water treatment applications. Due to its pH sensitivity, It is used to the check extent of carbonation in concrete, soap and in toys as diapering work. It is used in Kastle-Meyer test, which identifies the substances containing blood.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol. Slightly soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and insoluble in benzene or hexane.
Notes
Acid-base indicator: pH 8.0 - 10.0.Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
258°C to 262°C
Density
1.299
Quantity
50 g
Beilstein
284423
Merck Index
14,7243
Solubility Information
Soluble in alcohol. Slightly soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and insoluble in benzene or hexane.
IUPAC Name
3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1-one
Formula Weight
318.33
Percent Purity
98%
Chemical Name or Material
Phenolphthalein
Hazard Category
H341-H351-H361f-H373
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H350-H341-H361
May cause cancer.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber
201-004-7
RTECSNumber
SM8380000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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