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3,5-Dinitrosalicylic acid, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
3,5-Dinitrosalicylic acid is used in the quantification of reducing sugars by colorimetry. It is utilized for the analysis of glycosidase (glycoside hydrolase) activity by quantitation of enzymatically released reducing sugar. It is also used to detect reducing substances in urine and for quantifying carbohydrate level in blood. It acts as an important raw material and an intermediate in the production of organic chemicals such as agrochemicals, organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and dyes.
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3,5-Dinitrosalicylic acid is used in the quantification of reducing sugars by colorimetry. It is utilized for the analysis of glycosidase (glycoside hydrolase) activity by quantitation of enzymatically released reducing sugar. It is also used to detect reducing substances in urine and for quantifying carbohydrate level in blood. It acts as an important raw material and an intermediate in the production of organic chemicals such as agrochemicals, organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and dyes.
Solubility
Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, ethanol, diethyl ether and benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong reducing agents and strong acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 169°C to 174°C |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Beilstein | 2220661 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide,methanol,ethanol,diethyl ether and benzene. |
| Formula Weight | 228.12 |
| Percent Purity | ≥97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 3,5-Dinitrosalicylic acid |
Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only