Eriochrome® Black T ACS reagent (indicator grade)

About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H12N3NaO7S
CAS Number:
1787-61-7
Molecular Weight:
461.38

General description
Eriochrome® Black T is used as an indicator for complexometric titrations. It functions as an acid-base indicator. Eriochrome® Black T forms complex with Ca2+ and Mg2+, but it binds more strongly to Mg2+ ions.
Eriochrome® Black T is a hydroxyl-arylazo dye and is generally supplied as a monosodium salt. This dye exists as a dark violet powder with green metallic sheen. Eriochrome Black T is soluble in water and alcohol, but insoluble in common organic solvents. It is mainly used as an indicator in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) method to determine hardness of water.

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