Starch Indicator 0.5% (Preserved with Chloroform)

Starch Indicator 0.5% (Preserved with Chloroform) | CAS: 9005-25-8 | MF: (C6H10O5)n | MW: 162.14, Buy now Ready to use solution for reliable and accurate results from Tristains indicators. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Starch Indicator 0.5% is a clear to slightly cloudy solution, typically colorless. Starch Indicator 0.5% (Preserved with Chloroform) is an aqueous solution of 0.5% starch with chloroform added as a preservative. This formulation is designed to extend the shelf life of the starch indicator by preventing microbial growth and degradation. Starch is a natural polysaccharide derived from plants, commonly used for its ability to form a blue-black complex with iodine. The starch indicator 0.5% (Preserved with chloroform) is a reliable and efficient tool in chemical analysis, particularly in titrations and educational demonstrations.

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Application :

• Starch Indicator 0.5% (Preserved with Chloroform) is used in iodometric titrations.
• It is used in qualitative chemical tests to detect the presence of iodine or iodide ions in a sample.
• It is frequently used in educational settings to demonstrate chemical reactions, particularly redox reactions involving iodine.

Benefits :

• Forms a very distinct and intense blue-black color, making it easy to detect even small amounts of iodine
• Provides a sharp and distinct endpoint in titrations, leading to accurate and reproducible results
• Cost-effective and easy to prepare
• Reduced contamination risk