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1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Colorimetric determination of amino acids and amines1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt is used for the colorimetric determination of amino acids, amines and procaine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations. It is also used in the characterization of phanerochaete chrysosporium. Further, it acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of carbohydrate based napthoquinones, which acts as anticancer agents.
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Colorimetric determination of amino acids and amines1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt is used for the colorimetric determination of amino acids, amines and procaine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations. It is also used in the characterization of phanerochaete chrysosporium. Further, it acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of carbohydrate based napthoquinones, which acts as anticancer agents.
Solubility
Soluble in water and acetone. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ethanol. Insoluble in chloroform.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼289°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 4169788 |
Merck Index | 14,8646 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and acetone; Slightly soluble in alcohol and ethanol; Insoluble in chloroform. |
Formula Weight | 260.2 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt |
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