Smith's Reagent

  • CAS :
    NA
  • REF :
    26393
QUANTITY PRICE ENQUIRY
250 ml Rs 170.00

Product Information

  • Formula: Typically Glacial Acetic Acid, concentrated Sulfuric Acid, and optionally FeCl₃.
  • CAS: Mixture
  • EC No.: Not applicable
  • M (Molar Mass): Not applicable
  • D (Density): ~1.2-1.8 g/cm³
  • mp (Melting Point): Not applicable
  • bp (Boiling Point): >100 °C
  • Optical Rotation: Not applicable

Chemicals Properties

  • Appearance: Colorless to yellow/brown solution (depending on composition).
  • Identity: Produces color changes with steroids (e.g., green for cholesterol).
  • Composition: As per specified formulation (e.g., Liebermann-Burchard variant).

Hazard Information

  • Hazard: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • Safety: Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye protection, and face protection. Prepare/add acid to water carefully.
  • Storage: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool place. Highly corrosive.