Dragendorff reagent

Dragendorff reagent is used for detecting alkaloids and other nitrogen-containing compounds. Dragendorff reagent is a solution of potassium bismuth iodide composing of Basic bismuth nitrate (Bi (NO3) 3), Tartaric acid (HY-N2436), and Potassium iodide (KI) . When contact with alkaloids, Dragendorff reagent produces an orange or orange red precipitate[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[39775-75-2]

UNSPSC

12352200

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/dragendorff-reagent.html

Smiles

[K][Bi](I)(I)(I)I

Molecular Formula

KBiI4

Molecular Weight

755.70

References & Citations

[1]A Raal, et al. Dragendorff's reagent: Historical perspectives and current status of a versatile reagent introduced over 150 years ago at the University of Dorpat, Tartu, Estonia. Pharmazie. 2020 Jul 1;75 (7) :299-306.