Cacotheline

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Cacotheline[1]
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Names
Other names
2,3-Dihydro-4-nitro-2,3-dioxo-9,10-secostrychnidin-10-oic acid
Identifiers
561-20-6
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 61696
ECHA InfoCard 100.008.378
PubChem 6841
Properties
C21H21N3O7
Molar mass 427.41 g/mol
Appearance Yellow crystals
Density 1.62 g/cm3
Hazards
Flash point 374.6 °C (706.3 °F; 647.8 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Cacotheline is an organic compound with the chemical formula C21H21N3O7. It is a nitro derivative of brucine obtained by reaction of brucine with nitric acid.[1] It is used as an indicator in the titrimetric analysis of tin ions (Sn2+).

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1604