for spectrophotometric det. of inorganic phosphate
ign. residue
≤0.1%
mp
260 °C (dec.)(lit.)
solubility
H2O: 50 mg/mL clear
Description:
General description
Metol (4-methylaminophenol sulphate) is white crystalline which helps in determination of phosphate by reduction reaction of phosphomolybdic acid to molybdenum blue with intense colour. It is used as reducing agent. A solution of Metol could be prepared by dissolving a known amount in water with hydrated sodium sulphite along with which few drops of Brij needs to be added.
Legal Information
ECOL is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Safety:
Symbol
GHS07, GHS08, GHS09
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302-H317-H373-H410
Precautionary statements
P260-P280-P301 + P312 + P330
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves