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CAS 956-48-9

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2,6-Dichlorophenolindophenol

Description:
2,6-Dichlorophenolindophenol (DCPIP) is a synthetic chemical compound commonly used as a redox indicator in various biochemical applications. It is characterized by its vibrant blue color in its oxidized form, which changes to colorless or pale yellow upon reduction. DCPIP is soluble in water and exhibits a strong absorbance in the visible spectrum, making it useful for spectrophotometric measurements. The compound is often employed in assays to measure the activity of dehydrogenase enzymes and to assess the electron transport chain in cellular respiration. Its structure features a dichlorophenol moiety linked to an indophenol group, contributing to its redox properties. DCPIP is also known for its stability under standard laboratory conditions, although it can be sensitive to light and heat. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it can be harmful if ingested or inhaled, and may cause skin and eye irritation. Overall, DCPIP serves as a valuable tool in both educational and research settings within the field of biochemistry.
Formula:C12H7Cl2NO2
InChI:InChI=1/C12H7Cl2NO2/c13-10-5-8(6-11(14)12(10)17)15-7-1-3-9(16)4-2-7/h1-6,16H
InChI key:InChIKey=CCBICDLNWJRFPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:N(=C1C=C(Cl)C(=O)C(Cl)=C1)C2=CC=C(O)C=C2
Synonyms:
  • 2,6-Dichlorophenolindophenol
  • Phenolindodichlorophenol
  • 2,6-Dichloro indophenol
  • 4-[(3,5-Dichloro-4-Hydroxyphenyl)Imino]Cyclohexa-2,5-Dien-1-One
  • 2,6-Dichloro-4-[(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Imino]Cyclohexa-2,5-Dien-1-One
  • 2,6-Dichlorophenol indophenol
  • 2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-one, 2,6-dichloro-4-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)imino]-
  • 2,6-Dichlor-N-4-hydroxyphenyl-p-benzochinonmonoimin
  • 2,6-Dichloro-4-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)imino]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one
  • 2,6-Dichloroindophenol
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