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Eriochrome black T (C.I. 14645)

metal indicator, ACS, Reag. Ph Eur

Synonym(s):

Eriochrome black T (C.I. 14645), Chrome black T, 2-Hydroxy-1-(1-hydroxy-2-naphthylazo)-6-nitronaphthalene-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H12N3NaO7S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
461.38
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
EC Index Number:
217-250-3
NACRES:
NB.21
MDL number:
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Product Name

Eriochrome black T (C.I. 14645), indicator for complexometry ACS,Reag. Ph Eur

grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

agency

reag. Ph. Eur.

form

powder

potency

17590 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

loss

≤7% loss on drying, 110°C

color

black to dark brown

pH

3.7 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

solubility

50 g/L

bulk density

400‑600 kg/m3

λmax

612-616 nm (buffer pH 10.0)

storage temp.

15-25°C

SMILES string

[Na+].[S](=O)(=O)(O)C1=CC(=O)\C(=N/Nc3c(c4c(cc3)cccc4)[O-])\c2c1cc(cc2)[N+](=O)[O-]

InChI

1S/C20H13N3O7S.Na/c24-17-10-18(31(28,29)30)15-9-12(23(26)27)6-7-14(15)19(17)22-21-16-8-5-11-3-1-2-4-13(11)20(16)25;/h1-10,21,25H,(H,28,29,30);/q;+1/p-1/b22-19-;

InChI key

JHUJLRKQZAPSDP-GXTSIBQPSA-M

Analysis Note

Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum): passes test
Appearance: Black to dark brown-black fine powder, eventually with granular parts
Clarity of solution: passes test
Absorption maximum λmax. (buffer pH 10.0): 612 - 616 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.02 g/l; buffer pH 10.0; calc. on dried substance): 400 - 510
Loss on drying (110 °C): ≤ 7 %
Suitability as indicator (for complexometric titration, ACS): passes test
Suitability as indicator (Reag. Ph Eur): passes test

Other Notes

Replaces: EX0100-5; EX0100


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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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