DCPIP (2,6-Dichlorophenol-Indophenol) -1 Gram

DCPIP (2,6-Dichlorophenol-Indophenol)

DCPIP (2,6-Dichlorophenol-Indophenol) is a redox dye commonly used as a chemical indicator in laboratory experiments, particularly in the fields of biology and biochemistry. It appears as a dark blue solid in its oxidized form and becomes colorless when reduced. DCPIP is widely employed to test for the presence of reducing agents, such as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), due to its ability to undergo a distinct color change during redox reactions.

In photosynthesis experiments, DCPIP serves as an artificial electron acceptor, enabling the observation of electron transport in isolated chloroplasts. Its sensitivity to redox changes makes it an essential reagent for educational demonstrations and scientific investigations involving electron transfer processes. DCPIP is typically used in solution form and should be handled with care under proper laboratory conditions.