
4-(2-Pyridylazo)resorcinol monosodium salt hydrate is an azo-based organic analytical reagent derived from resorcinol with a pyridylazo substitution. It is normally a red-brown crystalline powder and is readily soluble in water due to its monosodium salt form. The compound possesses strong metal-chelating properties and forms intensely colored complexes with a wide range of transition metal ions. It has a pH-dependent color change of the molecular structure which makes it highly sensitive in aqueous analytical systems. The hydrate crystalline form provides stability, while the monosodium salt enhances solubility and analytical performance for laboratory applications.

CAS No.: 16593-81-0
Synonyms: PAR monosodium salt hydrate
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C11H8N3NaO2.xH2o |
| IUPAC Name | sodium;5-hydroxy-2-(pyridin-2-yldiazenyl)phenolate;hydrate |
| Molecular weight | 255.20Â g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Ph | 9.8 |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | Orange-brown to brownish |
| Physical State (20 °C) | Solid |
| Melting Point | >300 °C |
| λmax | 411 nm |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Pictograms : | ![]() |
| Hazard Statements : | H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary statements : | P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
4-(2-Pyridylazo)resorcinol monosodium salt hydrate is an azo-based organic analytical reagent derived from resorcinol with a pyridylazo substitution. It is normally a red-brown crystalline powder and is readily soluble in water due to its monosodium salt form. The compound possesses strong metal-chelating properties and forms intensely colored complexes with a wide range of transition metal ions. It has a pH-dependent color change of the molecular structure which makes it highly sensitive in aqueous analytical systems. The hydrate crystalline form provides stability, while the monosodium salt enhances solubility and analytical performance for laboratory applications.

CAS No.: 16593-81-0
Synonyms: PAR monosodium salt hydrate
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C11H8N3NaO2.xH2o |
| IUPAC Name | sodium;5-hydroxy-2-(pyridin-2-yldiazenyl)phenolate;hydrate |
| Molecular weight | 255.20Â g/mol |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Ph | 9.8 |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | Orange-brown to brownish |
| Physical State (20 °C) | Solid |
| Melting Point | >300 °C |
| λmax | 411 nm |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Pictograms : | ![]() |
| Hazard Statements : | H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary statements : | P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
4-(2-Pyridylazo)resorcinol monosodium salt hydrate is mainly used as a colorimetric reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of metal ions. It is also used in complexometric titrations, environmental analysis, HPLC methods and analytical research.
4-(2-Pyridylazo)resorcinol monosodium salt hydrate is readily soluble in water and thus suitable for aqueous analytical and laboratory use.
4-(2-Pyridylazo)resorcinol monosodium salt hydrate forms stable, highly colored complexes with a wide variety of transition metal ions and thus provides a sensitive and accurate spectrophotometric determination.