Molekula
Dithizone (C13H12N4S)
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Dithizone (C13H12N4S) is a bright orange-red organic compound widely used as a highly sensitive analytical reagent for detecting and quantifying trace metals like mercury, lead, zinc, and cadmium in environmental, pharmaceutical, and industrial testing. It functions as a chelating agent, forming colored complexes with metal ions for spectrophotometric analysis. This chemical has a CAS number of 60-10-6, a molecular weight of 256.33, and is stored safely at ambient conditions. The product carries a signal word of **Warning** for handling precautions. Molekula supplies Dithizone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — $147.70 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Black blue powder |
| Assay/Purity | ≥80.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.2% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 17032141 |
| CAS Number | 60-10-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-anilino-3-phenyliminothiourea |
| EC Number | 200-454-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H12N4S |
| Molecular Weight | 256.33 |
| Exact Mass | 256.0783 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)NNC(=S)N=NC2=CC=CC=C2 |
| InChIKey | UOFGSWVZMUXXIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C13H12N4S/c18-13(16-14-11-7-3-1-4-8-11)17-15-12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,14H,(H,16,18) |
| PubChem CID | 657262 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29309029 |
| Tariff Code | 2930909899 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (Phenylazo)thioformic acid 2-phenylhydrazide
- 1,5-Diphenyl-3-mercaptoformazan
- 1,5-Diphenylthiocarbazone
- Carbazone, diphenylthio-
- Diphenylthiocarbazone
- Dithizon
- DITHIZONE
- Dithizone E-form
- Ditizon
- USAF EK-3092
Frequently asked questions
What is dithizone (diphenylthiocarbazone) commonly used for?
Dithizone is primarily used as a highly sensitive analytical reagent for detecting and quantifying trace metals (e.g., copper, zinc, mercury, lead) in solution via colorimetric or spectrophotometric methods.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of dithizone?
The chemical formula is **C₁₃H₁₂N₄S**, and the molecular weight is **256.33 g/mol**.
How should dithizone be stored?
Store dithizone at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, protected from light and moisture.
What purity grades of dithizone does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies dithizone in **analytical reagent (AR) grade**, suitable for high-precision metal analysis.
Can Molekula supply dithizone in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide dithizone in bulk, with quantities tailored to your research or industrial needs—contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation is included with a dithizone order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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