Dithizone (diphenylthiocarbazone, CAS 60-10-6) is a green crystalline metal chelation analytical reagent, ACS reagent grade. It is detectable at microgram/liter (ppb) levels for lead extraction in water. S.Nihar Exports, an ISO 9001:2015 certified fine and specialty chemical supplier founded in 1995, provides Dithizone with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) provided with every shipment.
Dithizone Chemical Properties and Metal Chelation
Dithizone is a green crystalline chelating agent that forms brightly colored chelates with heavy metals. Specific examples include red-orange chelates with lead, orange-yellow with mercury, and red with zinc. Selective chelation pH control allows for the sequential extraction of different metals from a sample.
Applications in Heavy Metal Analysis
Dithizone (CAS 60-10-6) serves as a standard reagent for the determination of lead, mercury, cadmium, copper, and zinc by solvent extraction/spectrophotometry. Its sensitivity for lead extraction is detectable at microgram/liter (ppb) levels in water. It is utilized in blood lead level analysis and environmental water monitoring for heavy metals.
Key End-Uses and Industries
This reagent is applied across several sectors for detecting heavy metal contamination:
- Clinical Toxicology: Blood lead level determination.
- Environmental Monitoring: Water analysis for Pb, Hg, Cd, Zn at ppb levels.
- Food Safety: Testing for heavy metal contamination.
- Industrial Monitoring: Wastewater heavy metal monitoring.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Raw material heavy metal limit testing.
S.Nihar Exports: Supplier of Dithizone (CAS 60-10-6)
S.Nihar Exports is an ISO 9001:2015 certified fine and specialty chemical supplier, founded in 1995. The company is part of N. Himatlal & Co. Headquartered in Mumbai, India (512 Maker Bhavan 3, New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400020), Clients include pharmaceutical manufacturers, R&D labs, and life sciences companies. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment of Dithizone. HPLC-grade, ACS reagent, and indicator-grade variants of specialty chemicals are available on request, including ACS reagent grade Dithizone.