Specification
Description
Bromocresol purple (BCP) or 5′,5″-dibromo-o-cresolsulfophthalein, is a pH indicator. In its sultone form, it has a pKa value of 6.3, and is usually prepared as a 0.04% aqueous solution.Bromocresol purple (pH indicator) below pH 5.2 above pH 6.8 5.2 ⇌ 6.8
Synonyms
Bromcresol purple sultone form;6-benzoxathiol-3-yl]-6-methylphenol.html” >2-bromo-4-[3-(3-bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-2,1λ6-benzoxathiol-3-yl]-6-methylphenol;Phenol, 4,4‘-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2-bromo-6-methyl-, S,S-dioxide;Bromocresol Purple;5,5′-Dibromo-o-cresolsulfonphthalein
Appearance
Purple crystalline powder
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage Conditions
Store at RT.
Vapor Pressure
1.59E-14mmHg at 25°C