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Thermo Scientific™ N,N-Dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediammonium dichloride 99%
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Specifications:
| Application | Analysis | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | (CH₃)₂NC₆H₄NH₂·2HCl |
Thermo Scientific™ N,N-Dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediammonium dichloride is a highly pure aromatic diamine salt, commonly used in oxidase testing and ferric equivalent redox potential assays. This compound serves as a chromogenic substrate for cytochrome c oxidase detection, enabling differentiation of oxidase-positive bacteria in microbiological studies. Its redox-sensitive nature also makes it valuable in plasma oxidant capacity measurements.
Key Features
- Assay Purity: 98.5–101.5% (titration with HClO₄)
- Melting Point: 222 °C (decomposes)
- High Water Solubility – Forms a clear colorless to purple-brown solution
- Broad Appearance Spectrum – Ranges from white to pink to grey due to oxidation sensitivity
- Reagent Grade – Suitable for sensitive microbiological and biochemical tests
- Ambient Storage – Stable when stored in cool, dry conditions
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | N,N-Dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediammonium dichloride |
| CAS Number | 536-46-9 |
| Molecular Formula | (CH₃)₂NC₆H₄NH₂·2HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 209.12 g/mol |
| Assay (Titration) | 98.5 – 101.5% |
| Appearance | White to yellow to pink to grey powder |
| Solubility (5% in water) | Clear, colorless to yellow to purple-brown |
| Melting Point | ~222 °C (decomposes) |
| EINECS Number | 208-635-7 |
| Hazard Classification | GHS06 (Toxic) |
| UN Number | 2811 |
| ADR Classification | Class 6.1, Packing Group II |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Packaging | Amber glass bottle (solids) |
Applications
- Microbiology – Oxidase test reagent for bacterial differentiation
- Biochemistry – Measurement of plasma ferric equivalent oxidative potential (PFEOP)
- Clinical Research – Studies on redox balance and oxidative stress
- Analytical Chemistry – Azoreduction product in dye degradation assays
- Teaching Labs – Used to demonstrate enzyme-mediated oxidation
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Pack Size | Packaging Type |
|---|---|---|
| 204350250 | 25 g | Glass bottle (solids) |
| 204351000 | 100 g | Glass bottle (solids) |
Caution
This compound may discolor to red upon storage due to oxidation. Store in a tightly sealed, dry container away from light to preserve stability. Handle with appropriate laboratory safety measures.
Thermo Scientific™ N,N-Dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediammonium Dichloride (≥99%) is a dependable reagent for microbial oxidase testing and biochemical redox potential studies. Its precise reactivity and high purity make it an essential tool for laboratories focused on bacterial identification and redox biochemistry.
- Pack Size: 100g 25g