O TOLIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE AR
o-Toluidine is primarily used in the manufacture of dyes. o-Toluidine is highly toxic to humans when absorbed through the skin, inhaled as vapor, or swallowed.
Acute (short-term) exposure of humans to o- toluidine affects the blood (i.e., methemoglobinemia), with clinical signs of central nervous system depression.
APPLICATION : Sensitive colorimetric reagent for gold and for free chlorine in water.
This monograph for o-Tolidine Dihydrochloride provides, in addition to common physical constants, a general description including typical appearance and applications. The monograph also details the following specifications and corresponding tests for verifying that a substance meets ACS Reagent Grade specifications including: Sensitivity to Chlorine, Solubility, and Residue after Ignition.