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LITMUS

  • CAS NO.:1393-92-6
  • Empirical Formula: n.a.
  • Molecular Weight: 0
  • MDL number: MFCD00131528
  • EINECS: 215-739-6
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-06-08 17:06:38

What is LITMUS?

Chemical properties

blue powder

What are the applications of Application

Litmus is a pH indicator, also known as Lacmus, which is red at pH 4.5 and blue at pH 8.3

Definition

A natural pigment that changes color when in contact with acids and alkalis; above a pH of 8.3 it is blue and below a pH of 4.5 it is red. Thus it gives a rough indication of the acidity or basicity of a solution; because of its rather broad range of color change it is not used for precise work. Litmus is used both in solution and as litmus paper.

Definition

litmus: A water-soluble dye extractedfrom certain lichens. It turnsred under acid conditions and blueunder alkaline conditions, the colourchange occurring over the pH range4.5-8.3 (at 25°C). It is not suitable fortitrations because of the wide rangeover which the colour changes, but is used as a rough indicator of acidityor alkalinity, both in solution and aslitmus paper (absorbent paper soakedin litmus solution).

Properties of LITMUS

Melting point: 100 °C
form  Powder or Granules
color  Dark blue to bluish-black
Specific Gravity 0.984
PH Range 4.5(red)-8.3(blue)
Odor Odorless
Water Solubility  Soluble in water
Merck  14,5547
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

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