Thymol Blue
Thymol Blue
Thymol Blue
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Thymol Blue

CAS: 76-61-9 | C27H30O5S | 466.592 g/mol
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Catalog number B21370.18
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS76-61-9
IUPAC Name3,3-bis[4-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]-3H-2,1λ⁶-benzoxathiole-1,1-dione
Molecular FormulaC27H30O5S
InChI KeyPRZSXZWFJHEZBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(C)C1=CC(=C(C)C=C1O)C1(OS(=O)(=O)C2=CC=CC=C12)C1=CC(C(C)C)=C(O)C=C1C
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Dark green or brown to black
Formpowder
Color ChangeRed/purple @ pH 1.2 to yellow @ pH 2.8
Color ChangeYellow @ pH 8.0 to blue @ pH 9.0
lambda-max (UV-Vis)595 ? 10nm @pH ca 9.5
A sulfonphthalein dye used as a pH indicator.

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Applications
A sulfonphthalein dye used as a pH indicator.

Solubility
Solubility in 0.1 N sodium hydroxide solution, almost transparent. Soluble in alcohol, dilute alkali, 0.1% ethanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

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