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Iodine, KMnO4, vanillin, p-anisaldehyde, CAM, PMA and sulfuric acid charring - Reagents & Materials

What you need to perform one test: reagents, kits, consumables, equipment and quality controls, with their official basis. Quantities follow the validated method or the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).

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Iodine, KMnO4, vanillin, p-anisaldehyde, CAM, PMA and sulfuric acid charring

General TLC spot visualisation

Reagents & stains

ItemProcure
AlternativesPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Selected separately: iodine crystalsPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Permanganate stain (potassium permanganate with alkaline carbonate carrier)Per validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Vanillin with acidic alcohol carrierPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
P-anisaldehyde with acetic/sulfuric acidPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Alcohol carrierPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
CAM (cerium salt, ammonium molybdate, acidic aqueous carrier)Per validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
PMA (phosphomolybdic acid in alcohol)Per validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Sulfuric-acid charring reagent. Method-selected developing solvents are separatePer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Kits

ItemProcure
Optional ready-formulated TLC visualization reagents, each matched to the selected monograph or validated methodPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Consumables & materials

ItemProcure
TLC plates of specified stationary phase/supportPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Capillary spotters or pipette tipsPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Solvent-compatible jarsPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
LinersPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Reagent bottlesPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Equipment

ItemProcure
Developing chamberPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Enclosed spray/dip facility with extractionPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Controlled plate heater where specifiedPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Camera or TLC scannerPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Controls & reference materials

ItemProcure
Reference analytePer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Solvent/reagent blankPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Untreated plate regionPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
System-suitability mixture where requiredPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Official basis (Framework): USP 621 provides chromatography context. The individual monograph or validated method must specify the reagent and interpretation; ICH Q2(R2) provides validation principles.

Procurement note: These are alternative chemistries, not one mixture. Plate, solvent and derivatization compatibility determine the actual bill of materials; procure acid/oxidant-compatible containment and segregated waste.

Sources:G065 ICHG066 United States Pharmacopeia

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