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Alizarin, 94%
Description
Alizarin has a major application in the manufacture of the madder lake pigments which is commonly called as Rose madder and Alizarin crimson. It is involved in the studies of bone growth, osteoporosis, bone marrow and calcium deposits in the vascular system. It is also used as a stain in calcite and aragonite to identify calcium carbonate, and synovial fluid to asses for basic calcium phosphate crystals. It is used in colorimetric measurements for quantification of amine extraction by model food simulants from epoxy polymer.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Alizarin has a major application in the manufacture of the madder lake pigments which is commonly called as Rose madder and Alizarin crimson. It is involved in the studies of bone growth, osteoporosis, bone marrow and calcium deposits in the vascular system. It is also used as a stain in calcite and aragonite to identify calcium carbonate, and synovial fluid to asses for basic calcium phosphate crystals. It is used in colorimetric measurements for quantification of amine extraction by model food simulants from epoxy polymer.
Solubility
Soluble in hexane and chloroform. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with alkalis and oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 286°C to 290°C |
| Boiling Point | ∼430°C (sublimation) |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 1914037 |
| Merck Index | 14,251 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in hexane and chloroform. Slightly soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 240.21 |
| Percent Purity | 94% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Alizarin |
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