Rubidium chloride, 99.8% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Rubidium chloride is the mostly used rubidium compound, and finds use in various fields ranging from electrochemistry to molecular biology. It is an efficient non-invasive biomarker; increases dopamine and norepinephrine levels, and useful for anergic and apathetic depressives. Pharmaceutical compositions have been used as antidepressants in Europe. It is employed in biochemistry to induce cells to take up DNA. This compound increases the competence of the cell.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1390°C
• Melting Point: 718°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 50 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.8% (metals basis)
• Linear Formula: RbCl
• Merck Index: 14,8284
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Sparingly soluble in methanol.
• Formula Weight: 120.92
• Percent Purity: 99.8%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.493
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.800 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Rubidium chloride

RUO – Research Use Only