Thiochrome (TChr)is a tricyclic organic compound that arises from the oxidation of the vitamin thiamine. Being highly fluorescent, it is often the derivative that is quantified in the analysis of thiamine. The oxidation can be effected with ceric ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, and related reagents.[1] Hydrolysis of thiamine can yield a thiol derivative (TSH), which is also susceptible to oxidation to the disulfide (TSST).[2]
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2,7-dimethylthiachromine-8-ethanol
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.955 |
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C12H14N4OS | |
Molar mass | 262.33 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | yellow solid |
Density | 1.49 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 228.8 °C (443.8 °F; 501.9 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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