Sodium rhodizonate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as rhodizonic acid sodium salt, this salt is composed of rhodizonate and sodium ions. The reagent is available as a dark-brown power which is soluble in water. It has a melting point above 300 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 523-21-7 Quantity Provided: 5 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C6Na2O6 Molecular weight: 214.04 Assay: Minimum 97 Analytical grade reagentSodium rhodizonate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivative compounds. Sodium rhodizonate is used as an analytical reagent to detect the presence of lead. Specialized applications of this use involve the detection of gunshot residues in a subject's hands, and to distinguish arrow wounds from gunshot wounds for hunting regulation enforcement. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.