Bioactivity | Methylthymol blue tetrasodium is a metallochromic indicator dye and can be used for determination of sulfate and calcium[1][2]. |
Name | Methylthymol blue tetrasodium |
CAS | 1945-77-3 |
Formula | C37H40N2Na4O13S |
Molar Mass | 844.74 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
Reference | [1]. Adamski J M, et al. Application of the methylthymol blue sulfate method to water and wastewater analysis. Analytical Chemistry, 1975, 47(7): 1191-1194. [2]. Gindler EM, et al. Rapid colorimetric determination of calcium in biologic fluids with methylthymol blue. Am J Clin Pathol. 1972 Oct;58(4):376-82. |