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What is 5-Sulfosalicylic acid dihydrate? It is a chemical compound used in various applications, including protein precipitation, as a reagent in urine protein tests, and as a component in electrophoresis and chromatography. It is a strong acid
Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality 5-Sulfosalicylic acid dihydrate, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.
Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.
Protein Precipitation
Commonly used to precipitate proteins from solutions, making it useful in various laboratory procedures, including preparing samples for chromatographic analysis and reducing protein content in gels.
Urine Protein Tests
It is a reagent in urine tests to detect and quantify protein levels, as it causes proteins to precipitate, allowing for measurement of the resulting turbidity.
Electrophoresis and Chromatography
Used in fixing solutions for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) and sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE).
Assay: >99.0 %
M.F.: C7H6O6S.2H2O
M.W.: 254.22 g/mol
M.P.: 224
B.P.: >120 deg C
Free salicylic acid: Max. 0.04 %
Heavy metals (as Pb): Max. 10 ppm
Ignition residue (SO4): Max. 0.1 %
Insolubility in NH3 4N: Max. 0.03 %
Insolubility in ethanol 96 % vol: <0.1 %
Insolubility in water: <50 ppm
Cl (Chloride): <10 ppm
Fe (Iron): <10 ppm
R.I.: n20D ~1.65
Packing Group: 2
Hazard Phrases: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prec Phrases: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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