Product code: RXSOL-60-6605-230
PHOSPHOMOLYBDIC ACID AR
Phosphomolybdic acid is used as reagent for colorimetric determination of phenothiazine derivatives in various pharmaceutical products. The reagent oxidizes the derivative to a cationic free radical, with which it then forms a coloured salt.
Application
Phosphomolybdic is used as a stain for developing thin-layer chromatography plates, staining phenolics, hydrocarbon waxes, alkaloids, and steroids. Conjugated unsaturated compounds reduce PMA to molybdenum blue.
Dosage
Dissolve 5.0 g in 30 mL of water, make alkaline with ammonium hydroxide, and add 0.25 to 0.30 mL of bromine water. Boil for a few minutes, filter, wash the precipitate several times, and discard the filtrate and washings.