Soluene is a chemical used for dissolving organic matter (a tissue solubilizer). Soluene is an organic base formulated with toluene.[1] Soluene is a Perkin-Elmer's trade name for their product.
Soluene is noted for its ability to dissolve many difficult organic substances such as hair,[2] by the action of alkaline hydrolysis. Where possible soluene is being replaced with water based solubilizers.
References
edit- ^ "Soluene® 350, 500mL". PerkinElmer. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
- ^ "LSC in Practice : Solubilization of Hair" (PDF). Perkinelmer.com. Retrieved 2013-10-29.