Specifications:
Application | Colorimetric Assay | ||
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Laboratory Chemical, Enzymes and Substrates | Forms | Powder |
Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₆H₈N₂ |
Thermo Scientific™ O-Phenylenediamine (OPD) is a high-purity organic compound primarily used as an intermediate in dye, pigment, polymer, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. With a purity of 98%, this compound ensures reliable performance in synthetic and analytical workflows, especially in oxidation-reduction reactions, enzyme substrate systems, and fluorescence detection in biochemistry and immunohistochemistry.
O-Phenylenediamine is a colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid that darkens upon exposure to air and light. It is known for its strong reducing properties and is often used in peroxidase-based assays due to its chromogenic reaction with hydrogen peroxide.
Specifications
Property | Value |
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Chemical Name | O-Phenylenediamine |
Synonyms | 1,2-Diaminobenzene, OPD |
Chemical Formula | C₆H₈N₂ |
Molecular Weight | 108.14 g/mol |
CAS Number | 95-54-5 |
MDL Number | MFCD00007721 |
EINECS Number | 202-430-6 |
Boiling Point | 256–258 °C |
Melting Point | 100–103 °C |
Density | 1.270 g/cm³ |
Flash Point | 136 °C (277 °F) |
UN Number | UN 1673 |
ADR Classification | 6.1, III |
GHS Classification | GHS06 (Toxic), GHS08 (Health Hazard), GHS07 (Irritant) |
Storage Conditions | Ambient temperature |
Purity | ≥98% |
Packaging Options
Catalog Number | Pack Type | Pack Size |
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A11946.14 | Glass bottle for solids | 25 g |
A11946.30 | Glass bottle for solids | 250 g |
A11946.0B | Glass bottle for solids | 1 kg |
A11946.0I | Glass bottle for solids | 5 kg |
Hazard Identification
- Toxic (GHS06) – May be fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
- Health Hazard (GHS08) – May cause organ damage through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- Irritant (GHS07) – Causes skin and eye irritation.
Handle under well-ventilated conditions using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Refer to the SDS for full safety information.
Applications
- Substrate in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA)
- Intermediate in dye and pigment synthesis
- Precursor in the manufacture of benzotriazole derivatives
- Reactant in pharmaceutical synthesis
- Used in chromogenic and fluorogenic biochemical reactions
Thermo Scientific™ O-Phenylenediamine, 98% offers excellent purity and consistency for use in a wide range of chemical and biological applications. It is an ideal reagent for research and manufacturing environments that demand dependable quality and performance. Proper storage and handling are essential to ensure longevity and safety.
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