For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
Piloty’s acid(Cat No.:R012303), is a chemical compound also known as 2-Nitro-5-thiobenzoic acid. It belongs to the class of organic compounds known as nitrothiophenols. This compound features a nitro group (-NO2) and a thiol group (-SH) on a benzene ring. Piloty’s acid is used in analytical chemistry as a reagent for the detection and quantification of metals, particularly mercury ions (Hg2+), due to its high affinity for binding with them. It forms a distinctive yellow complex with mercury ions, making it a valuable tool in environmental analysis and the detection of mercury contamination in various samples.
Catalog Number | R012303 |
CAS Number | 599-71-3 |
Synonyms | Benzenesulphonydroxamic Acid |
Molecular Formula | C6H7NO3S |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | 2-8°C |
IUPAC Name | N-hydroxybenzenesulfonamide |
InChI | InChI=1S/C6H7NO3S/c8-7-11(9,10)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7-8H |
InChIKey | BRMDATNYMUMZLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)NO |
Reference | 1.Beckman, J.S., and Koppenol, W.H. Nitric oxide, superoxide, and peroxynitrite: The good, the bad, and the ugly. American Journal of Physiology 271, C1424-C1437 (1996). |