Hanus Solution [For Iodine Value Determination]

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  NA
Molecular Weight:  NA
CAS Number: NA

Properties

Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity NA
B pt. NA
Density 1.06 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H314
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 38229090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2789

Description

Application
Testing edible oils and fats. Quality control in food industries. Quality control in food industries. Analysis of biodiesel lubricants and fatty substances. Used in chemistry laboratories for unsaturation determination.

Purpose
It is used to measure the iodine value of fats and oils which shows the degree of unsaturation (number of double bonds) in them.

General Description
Hanus solution is a dark reddish-brown chemical reagent containing iodine monobromide (IBr). It reacts with double bonds present in unsaturated compounds such as fats and oils.