| Agent Name |
Bromthymol blue |
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| CAS Number |
76-59-5 |
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| Formula |
C27-H28-Br2-O5-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
4,4'-(3H-2,1-Benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis(2-bromo-3-methyl-6-(1-met- hylethyl)phenol) S,S-dioxide; Phenol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis(2-bromo-3-methyl-6-(1-met- hylethyl)-, S,S-dioxide; 3,3'-Dibromothymolsulfonphthalein; Bromothymol Blue; Bromthymol Blue; Dibromothymolsulfophthalein; Phenol, 4,4'-(1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis(2-bromo-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-; Thymol, 6,6'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis(2-bromo-,; S,S-dioxide (8CI); [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Dyes, Indicator |
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| Description |
Odorless white to cream-colored solid; Available as pure compound, monosodium salt, and dilute solutions; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
A sulfonphthalein dye used as a pH indicator; [CHEMINFO] Used as a pH indicator for the pH range of 5.8-7.6 and 10.2-11.8; [Ullmann] |
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| Comments |
Dust may be irritating if inhaled; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 392-396 deg F; VP = probably near zero; [CHEMINFO] |
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