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phenolphthalein
77-09-8
C20h14o4
201-004-7
Ester Ring Aldehyde
Aliphatic Ethers
Polyphenol
Saturated Ketone
318.32300
Fine Chemical
Chemical Medicine
Laboratory Reagents
Laboratory
Organic Analytical Reagents
SHANYU
Fiber Can
10kg, 25kg
China
293229100
Product Description
Phenolphthalein appears as white or yellowish-white to pale orange fine crystalline powder. Odorless. Aqueous solution is acidic. Colorless to pH 8.5; pink to deep-red above pH 9. Colorless in presence of large amounts of alkali. Tasteless.Phenolphthalein is an organic compound used as a laboratory reagent and pH indicator. Phenolphthalein exerts laxative effects by stimulating the intestinal mucosa and constricting smooth muscles. However, phenolphthalein is no longer used as a laxative due to the suspected carcinogenicity of this compound.
| TEST ITEM: | SPECIFICATION: | RESULTS: |
| Characteristics: | A white or almost white powder, practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol. | A white powder, practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol. |
| Melting Point | It melts at about 260°C-262°C | 261°C ~262°C |
| Identification | A:Positive B:Positive | A:Positive B:Positive |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y7 | Complies |
| Related substances | Less than 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Heavy metals | Not more than0.001% | <0.0009% |
| Acidity or alkalinity | Complies | Complies |
| Chlorides | Not more than 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sulphates | Not more than 0.02% | <0.02% |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5% | 0.12% |
| Sulphated ash | Not more than 0.1% | 0.01% |
| Assay | 98.0%-101.0%(C20H14O4) | 99.6% |
| Storage condition: | Store in well closed drums, in cool and dry storage area. | |
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