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α-Naphtholphthalein (CAS 596-01-0)

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Application:
α-Naphtholphthalein is a useful pH indicator between 7.3–8.7
CAS Number:
596-01-0
Molecular Weight:
418.45
Molecular Formula:
C28H18O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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alpha-Naphtholphthalein is a bis-naphthol pH indicator compound. alpha-Naphtholphthalein has been described for use in the design of an optical CO2 sensor based on the fluorescence intensity changes of Tetraphenylporphyrin (sc-215304) due to absorption changes of alpha-Naphtholphthalein embedded in a polymer.


α-Naphtholphthalein (CAS 596-01-0) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

α-Naphtholphthalein, 1 g

sc-214452
1 g
$74.00

α-Naphtholphthalein, 5 g

sc-214452A
5 g
$251.00