Chemistry colution prep question (quick)

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The discussion centers on the preparation of a phenylthiourea solution in a phosphate buffer. The required final molarity is 10^-5, and the procedure involves initially dissolving phenylthiourea in a minimal amount of ethanol before diluting to the desired volume with the phosphate buffer solution. This method ensures proper solubility and concentration of the compound in the buffer.

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I have to dissolve phenylthiourea in a phosphate buffer solution. The final molarity of the phenylthiourea is 10^-5, but it says to dissolve it in ethanol. Does this mean that I have to dissolve my weight of phenylthiourea in a minimal amount of ethanol, then bring that to volume with the phosphate buffer?



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