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Selenous acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
As an oxidizing agent, as a reagent for alkaloidsSelenous acid is used in steel guns, wherein it changes the color of the steel from silver-grey to blue-grey. It serves as an important component of the Mecke reagent, which is utilized for drug testing. It acts as a source of selenium. It acts as a reagent for alkaloids and an oxidizing agent. Further, it is used in labeling radiopharmaceuticals. It is involved in the organic synthesis for the preparation of glyoxal.
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Specifications
Color
Colorless
Melting Point
70°C (decomposition)
Density
3.004g/cm3 at 20°C
Odor
Odorless
Sensitivity
Hygroscopic
Assay Percent Range
97%
Quantity
5 g
Physical Form
-4 Mesh Crystalline
Solubility Information
Freely soluble in water,alcohol. Insoluble in ammoniaSoluble in water and ethanol.
Formula Weight
128.97
Hazard Category
H301+H331-H373
Precautionary Statement
P260-P264b-P270-P271-P301+P310-P304+P340-P311-P314-P330-P501c
DOTInformation
DOT Class: 6.1, Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber
231-974-7
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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