Alizarin Complexone CAS 3952-78-1: Technical Guide, Applications, and Pricing
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1. Product Overview
Alizarin Complexone (CAS 3952-78-1) is a high-purity chemical compound widely used in analytical chemistry and industrial applications. Key specifications include:
- Chemical Name: Alizarin Complexone
- CAS Number: 3952-78-1
- Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₁₅NO₈
- Molecular Weight: 385.33 g/mol
- Appearance: Orange-red crystalline powder
- Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
- Packaging: 25g, 100g, 500g, or custom quantities
- Price: Competitive bulk pricing available
2. Key Applications
Alizarin Complexone serves as a critical reagent in:
- Metal Ion Detection: Selective indicator for calcium, magnesium, and rare earth metals in titrations.
- Water Treatment: Chelating agent for heavy metal removal in wastewater systems.
- Laboratory Research: Key component in spectrophotometric analysis and complexometric titrations.
- Industrial Processes: Used in metallurgy, ceramics, and dye manufacturing.
3. Usage Instructions
- Solution Preparation: Dissolve 0.1g in 100mL deionized water (0.1% w/v).
- Titration Protocol: Add 2-3 drops to analyte solution; observe color shift from pink to blue at endpoint.
- pH Control: Maintain solution pH between 8-10 using ammonia buffer for optimal performance.
- Storage: Keep in airtight containers at 15-25°C; protect from light and moisture.
Safety Note: Wear PPE (gloves, goggles) when handling; consult SDS for full safety guidelines.
4. Practical Use Cases
Case Study: Water Hardness Analysis
Objective: Determine calcium concentration in municipal water.
- Prepare EDTA (0.01M) and Alizarin Complexone indicator solution
- Add 50mL water sample to Erlenmeyer flask
- Adjust pH to 10 using NH₃/NH₄Cl buffer
- Introduce 5 drops indicator; titrate with EDTA until blue endpoint
- Calculate Ca²⁺ concentration using: MEDTA × VEDTA × 40.08 / Vsample
Result: Achieved 98.5% recovery rate with ≤2% RSD in triplicate tests.
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