Thymol Blue
SIAL/114545 - ACS reagent
Synonym: Thymolsulfonphthalein
CAS Number: 76-61-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C27H30O5S
Molecular Weight: 466.59
EC Number: 200-973-3
MDL Number: MFCD00005869
Linear Formula: C27H30O5S
Product Type: Chemical
| ε (extinction coefficient) | ≥12000 at 298-302 nm in 0.1 M NaOH at 0.01 g/L |
| λmax | 376 nm (2nd) |
| 594 nm | |
| application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
| clarity of soln | passes test |
| density | 0.979 g/cm3 |
| form | powder |
| grade | ACS reagent |
| InChI | 1S/C27H30O5S/c1-15(2)19-1 |
| InChI key | PRZSXZWFJHEZBJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 221-224 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CC(C)c1cc(c(C)cc1O)C2(OS( |
| solubility | ethanol: 0.1%, clear |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | titration: suitable |
| visual transition interval | 1.2-2.8, red to yellow |
| 1.2-2.8, red to yellow(acid range) | |
| 8.0-9.2, yellow to blue | |
| 8.0-9.2, yellow to blue(alkaline range) |
| Application: | Thymol Blue has been used for the in situ spectrophotometric pH measurement. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Thymol Blue is a pH indicator, which is yellow/orange at low pH and blue in color at high pH. |
| General description: | Thymol Blue is a sulfonephthalein dye. It is also known as thymolsulfonphthalein. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 221-224 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Density | 0.979 g/cm3 |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |

