Phenylazoformic acid 2-phenylhydrazide compound with 1,5-Diphenylcarbohydrazide is used as an indicator in titrating iron and for the colorimetric determination of chromium and the detection of cadmium, mercury, magnesium, aldehydes, and emetine, a color developing agent.

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