Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11:11AM
Drew Wolfe

Methyl Orange

"Methyl orange is a pH indicator frequently used in titrations."

"It is often used in titrations because of its clear and distinct colour change. Because it changes colour at the pH of a mid-strength acid, it is usually used in titrations for acids. Unlike a universal indicator, methyl orange does not have a full spectrum of colour change, but has a sharper end point."

"Methyl orange has mutagenic properties."

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