Isatin [ 91-56-5 ]
Chemical properties: single salmon-pink over prism crystallization. Melting point 203.5 ℃ (partial sublimation). Soluble in hot ethanol, slightly soluble in ether, soluble in hot water, benzene, acetone, soluble in alkali metal hydroxide oxide. Solution a purple, after leaving become yellow, alkaline very weak. Has a bitter taste.
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