Product Data Sheet
Bathocuproine disulfonate disodium
Catalog No. A24894
Bathocuproine disulfonate disodium (BCS) is a highly sensitive colorimetric reagent utilized for the detection of copper ions in biochemical assays. This compound exhibits a bright yellow color and possesses strong absorbance at specific wavelengths, enabling the quantification of trace levels of copper. BCS is instrumental in studying copper's biological roles, as well as in environmental monitoring and water quality testing, where its sensitivity allows for the identification of copper pollution, even at minimal concentrations. Accurate measurement of copper is essential for understanding its physiological effects and ecological impacts.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A24894 |
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| M. Wt | 564.54 |
| Formula | C26H18N2Na2O6S2 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 52698-84-7 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | CC1=NC2=C(N=C3C)C(C(C4=CC=CC=C4)=C3)=CC=C2C(C5=CC=CC=C5)=C1.O=S(C)(O[Na])=O.O=S(C)(O[Na])=O |
Biological Activity
| Description | Bathocuproine disulfonate disodium (BCS) is a highly sensitive colorimetric reagent utilized for the detection of copper ions in biochemical assays. This compound exhibits a bright yellow color and possesses strong absorbance at specific wavelengths, enabling the quantification of trace levels of copper. BCS is instrumental in studying copper's biological roles, as well as in environmental monitoring and water quality testing, where its sensitivity allows for the identification of copper pollution, even at minimal concentrations. Accurate measurement of copper is essential for understanding its physiological effects and ecological impacts. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
