Litmus
CAS No.: 1393-92-6
Item No.: SR0232
Store at: RT,Avoid light
Item No.: SR0232
Store at: RT,Avoid light
English Name: litmus; Tournesol; Turnsole; Laccamusica
Other name: litmus indicator
CAS No.: 1393-92-6
Relative molecular weight: ~ 3300
Grade: ind
Spectrophotometric test: acceptable
PH: 4.5 (red) ~ 8.3 (blue)
Physicochemical properties : blue powder or lump. The main components are alkali metal compounds of litmus (azolitmus) and red litmus (erythro litmin). Partially soluble in water and ethanol and blue. When acid is added, the solution turns red, and when excess alkali is added, the solution turns blue again.
Purpose: biochemical research. Acid base indicator. Prepare litmus test paper. Medium staining for microscopic diagnosis
Storage: RT, protected from light. Shelf life: 5 years