Synonyms: BDM; Biacetyl monoxime; Diacetyl monoxime
Formula: CH3C(=NOH)COCH3
Formula Weight: 101.10
CAS No.: 57-71-6
Purity: ≥99.0% (N); ≥99.0%
Analysis Note: Solubility:
0.5 g are completely soluble and give a clear solution in 10 mL water or also in 10 mL ethanol.
Sensitivity test:
0.05 mg urea in 3 mL water and 5 mL conc. HCl together with a 3% solution in water of diacetylmonoxime heated on a water bath for 10 minutes give a light yellow color.
Other Notes: Reagent for the colorimetric determination of urea and ureido-compounds1; Spectrometric reagent for Co(II), Ni(II), Pd(II) and Re(VII)2; Reagent for the gravimetric determination of Ni(II)3
Assay: ≥99.0% (N)
BP: 185-186°C(lit.)
Ign. Residue: ≤0.05% (as SO4)
MP: 75-76°C
Quality: for spectrophotometric det. of urea