CAS No.: | 60-10-6 |
Molecular Weight: | 256.33 g/mol |
Chemical Formula | C13H12N4S or C6H5NHNHCSN=NC6H5 |
Dithizone or Diphenylthiocarbazone or 1,5-Diphenylthiocarbazone is a sulfur-containing organic compound. It is a good ligand, and forms complexes with many toxic metals such as lead, thallium, and mercury. It is a Chelating agent used for heavy metal poisoning and assay. Dithizone is used to assess the purity of human pancreatic islet preparations used for transplantation into patients with type 1 diabetes.
General Properties and Specifications of Dithizone or Diphenylthiocarbazone or 1,5-Diphenylthiocarbazone:
Appearance: Purple to Dark Purple Powder or Powder with Chunks.
Assay: 98% minimum.
Residue on ignition: 0.3% maximum.
Heavy metals: 0.002% maximum.
Melting point: 168C.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Storage: 30C maximum.
Dithizone Analytical Reagent Grade Specifications:
(Phenylazo)thioformic Acid 2-Phenylhydrazide
Diphenylthiocarbazone
REQUIREMENTS
Assay: 85.0% C6H5NHNHCSN:NC6H5
Ratio of absorbances: 1.55