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Thymol Blue

Synonym(s):Thymol blue;Thymolsulfonphthalein

  • CAS NO.:76-61-9
  • Empirical Formula: C27H30O5S
  • Molecular Weight: 466.59
  • MDL number: MFCD00005869
  • EINECS: 200-973-3
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:08:52
Thymol Blue Structural

What is Thymol Blue?

Chemical properties

brown to green powder or crystals

The Uses of Thymol Blue

Thymol Blue is a useful pH indicator compound. Dyes and metabolites.

The Uses of Thymol Blue

As as acid-base indicator; pH: red 1.2 to yellow 2.8; also yellow 8.0 to blue 9.6.

What are the applications of Application

Thymol Blue is a useful pH indicator compound

Biochem/physiol Actions

Thymol Blue is a pH indicator, which is yellow/orange at low pH and blue in color at high pH.

Properties of Thymol Blue

Melting point: 221-224 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point: 539.4°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.1413 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5300 (estimate)
Flash point: 36 °C
storage temp.  room temp
solubility  0.11g/l
form  Solid
pka Pka1:1.65(at 25℃)(PH=1.2 to 2.8) Pka2:8.9(at 25℃)(PH=8.0 to 9.6)
color  Dark green to dark brown
Odor Characteristic odour
PH Range 1.2(red)-2.8(yellow) 8(yellow)-9.6(blue)
Water Solubility  Soluble in alcohol and dilute alkali solutions. Insoluble in water.
λmax 594nm, 376nm, 544nm, 430nm
Merck  14,9400
BRN  368036
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Dust may form an explosive mixture with air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Major Application Display device, semiconductors, sensors, fuel cells, antimisting coating for glass, toys, corrosion inhibitor, multi-level alert system, correction fluid, textiles, falsification-proof security paper, packaging system, measurement of hydrogen ion concentrationin swimming pool water, humidity-indicating agent, diapers, cosmetics, biostatic materials, determine bacteria growth, psychoactive drugs, antidepressant drugs, dental impression material
CAS DataBase Reference 76-61-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Thymolsulfonephthalein(76-61-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Phenol, 4,4'-(1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)- (76-61-9)

Safety information for Thymol Blue

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H225:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for Thymol Blue

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