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319236-100ML
319236-6X100ML
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319236-100ML
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Phenolphthalein 0,5 wt, % in ethanol: water (1:1), Sigma-Aldrich®
Phenolphthalein
Phenolphthalein is an acid base indicator. It is a weak acid, which is colorless in acidic solution and turns puce pink in alkaline solution. Phenolphthalein is genotoxic. It might cause oxidative damage and binds to estrogen receptors. Phenolphthalein solution is a synthetic indicator. It is colorless in acidic and neutral conditions. Phenolphthalein gives pink color when added to a base, therefore it is considered as a base indicator.
Phenolphthalein solution has been used to measure total titratable acids by titration method.