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Thermo Scientific™ FerroZine™ iron reagent
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Specifications:
| Application | Colorimetric Assay | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₂₀H₁₃N₄NaO₆S₂·H₂O |
Ferrozine mono-sodium salt hydrate is a high-purity colorimetric reagent used extensively in analytical chemistry for the quantitative determination of ferrous (Fe²⁺) ions. This yellow crystalline compound forms a stable magenta-colored complex with Fe²⁺, measurable at 562 nm via spectrophotometry, making it a sensitive and selective reagent for iron detection in environmental, biochemical, and food analysis.
Supplied at ≥98% purity (on dry basis), Ferrozine is provided in a hydrated sodium salt form that is highly soluble in water, with a melting point above 300 °C, ensuring stability during routine use and long-term storage.
Key Features
- ≥98% assay purity (titration)
- Highly specific for Fe²⁺ ions; minimal cross-reactivity
- Forms a magenta complex detectable at 562 nm
- Suitable for spectrophotometric determination of iron in various matrices
- Yellow crystalline powder, water soluble
- Passes suitability test for Cu and Fe determination
- Supplied with full Certificate of Analysis and SDS
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1266615-85-3 |
| Chemical Formula | C₂₀H₁₃N₄NaO₆S₂·H₂O |
| Molecular Weight | 492.47 g/mol (anhydrous) |
| Appearance | Yellow crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | >300 °C |
| Water Content (K.F.) | ≤8% |
| Extinction Coefficient | E(1%, 1 cm) ≤ 0.015 at 562 nm in water |
| Assay (Titration, dry basis) | ≥98.0% |
| Suitability | Passes test (for Fe²⁺ and Cu²⁺ determination) |
| Storage Conditions | Ambient |
| Hazard Classification | Irritant (GHS07) |
| MDL Number | MFCD00078417 |
Packaging Options
| Pack Size | Packaging Type |
|---|---|
| 1 g | Glass bottle |
| 5 g | Glass bottle |
| 25 g | Glass bottle |
Applications
- Colorimetric determination of iron (Fe²⁺) in environmental samples, water, food, and biological fluids
- Spectrophotometric assay reagent in research and clinical diagnostics
- Chelating agent for Fe²⁺ in redox reactions
- Reference standard for iron quantification in soil, plant, or metal samples
- Common in ferrous ion uptake studies, enzyme kinetics, and metal complexation experiments
Ferrozine Mono-Sodium Salt Hydrate 98+% – Thermo Fisher Scientific offers reliable, reagent-grade purity for use in colorimetric iron assays and trace metal analysis. With its superior sensitivity and selectivity for Fe²⁺, this compound is a valuable tool for environmental chemists, biochemists, and analytical researchers working with metal ion quantification.
- Pack Size: 1g 5g 25g