1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt (also known as Tiron): A colorimetric reagent for iron, manganese, titanium, molybdenum, and complexes of zirconium. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

NIH MeSH · D014013Chemicals and Drugs

1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt

Also known asTiron

Definition

A colorimetric reagent for iron, manganese, titanium, molybdenum, and complexes of zirconium. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

MeSH classification

  • D02.455.426.559.389.097.175
  • D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.210
  • D02.886.645.600.080.050.100.150

Need clinical context, treatments, or patient-language explanation?

Ask GoDavaii AI about 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt

Related concepts

4-Chloromercuribenzenesulfonate

A cytotoxic sulfhydryl reagent that inhibits several subcellular metabolic systems and is used as a tool in cellular physiology.

Common questions about 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt

What does 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt mean in medicine?
A colorimetric reagent for iron, manganese, titanium, molybdenum, and complexes of zirconium. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt known by any other names?
Yes. 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt is also referred to as Tiron in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt sit in the medical classification?
1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D02.455.426.559.389.097.175, D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.210, D02.886.645.600.080.050.100.150). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt?
For a plain-language explanation of 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt - including symptoms, treatments and what it means for an Indian patient - ask GoDavaii's Health AI. It works in 22+ Indian languages, is free and needs no signup. Tap "Ask GoDavaii AI about 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-Disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt" above.

Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D014013) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗