TOLLEN'S REAGENT

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TOLLEN'S REAGENT Specification

Poisonous
YES

Shape
N/A (liquid form)

Appearance
Clear colorless or slightly yellow liquid

Ingredients
Contains silver nitrate ammonia and water.

Molecular Weight
Varies based on composition

Density
Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Melting Point
Decomposes before melting

Grade
Laboratory grade

Storage
Store in tightly closed containers avoid exposure to light and heat.

Physical Form
Liquid solution

EINECS No
N/A for the solution; silver nitrate is 231-853-9.

Properties
Oxidizing properties reacts with aldehydes to form a silver mirror.

CAS No
Not assigned to the solution; depends on components like silver nitrate (CAS 7761-88-8).

Purity
Depends on preparation typically analytical grade compounds used.

Molecular Formula
N/A (composition includes ammonia and silver nitrate)

Shelf Life
Short; solutions degrade over time and should be prepared freshly before use.

Solubility
Soluble in water

Ph Level
Basic

Usage
Analytical chemical reagent for aldehyde detection.

Smell
Ammonia-like

Application
Used in organic chemistry to test for aldehydes; also known for mirror production (silver deposition reactions).

About TOLLEN'S REAGENT

Tollens Reagent is a laboratory-grade liquid solution used in organic chemistry to test for aldehydes, known for its oxidizing properties that form a silver mirror upon reaction. It contains silver nitrate, ammonia, and water, with a basic pH level and ammonia-like smell. Soluble in water, this reagent should be stored in tightly closed containers away from light and heat due to its oxidizing nature. Its shelf life is short, and solutions should be freshly prepared before each use.