Meldola's blue, 5 g

Meldola's Blue is a technically defined substance, identified as an organic compound with the molecular formula C18H14N2O6Cl. Its molecular weight is approximately 409.78 g/mol. This compound belongs to the class of organochlorine compounds due to the presence of chlorine atoms. It is available in a solid form, specifically as a powder, and comes in a pack size of 5 grams. Meldola's Blue has been used historically as a reagent for the detection of aldehydes and ketones. Additionally, it exhibits strong absorption in the visible light spectrum, particularly in the blue region, which contributes to its utility in various analytical and spectroscopic applications.

• CAS Number: 7057-57-0