
Dithizone is a sulfur-containing organic compound. It is a good ligand, and forms complexes with many metals such as lead and mercury. Dithizone may be prepared by reacting phenylhydrazine with carbon disulfide, followed by reaction with potassium hydroxide. Dithizone is used to assess the purity of human pancreatic islet preparations used for tra...
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<chemical> Phenylazothionoformic acid 2-phenylhydrazine. Chelating agent used for heavy metal poisoning and assay; causes diabetes. ... Pharmacological action: antidotes, chelating agents, indicators and reagents. ... Chemical name: Diazenecarbothioic acid, phenyl-, 2-phenylhydrazide ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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