Bioactivity | Dragendorff reagent is used for detecting alkaloids and other nitrogen-containing compounds. Dragendorff reagent is a solution of potassium bismuth iodide composing of basic bismuth nitrate (Bi(NO3)3), tartaric acid, and potassium iodide (KI). When contact with alkaloids, Dragendorff reagent produces an orange or orange red precipitate[1]. |
CAS | 39775-75-2 |
Formula | KBiI4 |
Molar Mass | 755.70 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. A Raal, et al. Dragendorff's reagent: Historical perspectives and current status of a versatile reagent introduced over 150 years ago at the University of Dorpat, Tartu, Estonia. Pharmazie. 2020 Jul 1;75(7):299-306. |