Catechol violet indicator, Sigma-Aldrich®
Supplier: SIGMA ALDRICH MICROSCOPY
About this item
Pyrocatechol Violet (PV) is a sulfone phthalein dye. It chelates metal ions. The metal-PV complex is bluish-violet in colour.
- Complexometric indicator
- Pyrocatechol Violet has been used in the formation of dye-metal complexes
- It has also been used to determine Cu²⁺ chelating activity
Synonyms: Pyrocatechol Violet
- CAS Number:115-41-3
- Formula:C₁₉H₁₄O₇S
- MDL Number:MFCD00005868
- Molecular Weight:386.38 g/mol
- Melting Pt:185 °C (dec., lit.)
- :M-Clarity™ quality level = MQ200
- Storage Temperature:Room Temperature
- EINECS:204-088-3
2 Options Available Below
Product Details & Documents
Pyrocatechol Violet (PV) is a sulfone phthalein dye. It chelates metal ions. The metal-PV complex is bluish-violet in colour.
- Complexometric indicator
- Pyrocatechol Violet has been used in the formation of dye-metal complexes
- It has also been used to determine Cu²⁺ chelating activity
Synonyms: Pyrocatechol Violet
- CAS Number:115-41-3
- Formula:C₁₉H₁₄O₇S
- MDL Number:MFCD00005868
- Molecular Weight:386.38 g/mol
- Melting Pt:185 °C (dec., lit.)
- :M-Clarity™ quality level = MQ200
- Storage Temperature:Room Temperature
- EINECS:204-088-3
Specifications for Product Family
Specification Test Results
- Appearance (Form):Powder
- 1H NMR Spectrum:Conforms to Structure
- Solubility (Colour), c = 10 mg/10 ml; Water:Faint Brown to Brown and Faint Red to Dark Red
- Suitability, Suitable for use as an indicator for EDTA titrations:Suitable
- Suitability, Suitable for use as a pH indicator:Suitable



