Molekula
Litmus
Litmus is a natural pH indicator derived from lichens, commonly used in laboratories to test the acidity or alkalinity of solutions. It turns red in acidic conditions and blue in basic conditions. Available in solution or paper form, it is stable at ambient temperatures. Molekula supplies Litmus from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Litmus is a natural pH indicator derived from lichens, commonly used in laboratories to test the acidity or alkalinity of solutions. It turns red in acidic conditions and blue in basic conditions. Available in solution or paper form, it is stable at ambient temperatures. Molekula supplies Litmus from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Deep blue crystalline powder |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | ≤35.0% |
| Absorption Max. | 580 - 585nm (pH8.0) |
| Transition Range (pH 5-8) | Red to Blue |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Shelf Life | 60 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1393-92-6 |
| Molecular Formula | N/A |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| SMILES | CCN(C)CC(C)O |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 3203001000 |
| Tariff Code | 3203001000 |
Safety & GHS
For research and industrial use only
Documents
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Pricing & pack sizes
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