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Phenol Red sodium salt
Catalog number: B21948.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Phenol Red sodium salt
Catalog number: B21948.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: B21948.06
also known as B21948-06
Price (USD)
26.80
Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
34487-61-1
IUPAC Name
sodium 4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-3H-2,1λ⁶-benzoxathiol-3-yl]benzen-1-olate
Molecular Formula
C19H13NaO5S
InChI Key
HKHYOKBQJILTEI-UHFFFAOYNA-M
SMILES
[Na+].OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1(OS(=O)(=O)C2=CC=CC=C12)C1=CC=C([O-])C=C1
Specifications
Specification SheetForm
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Comment
Material sourced in UK and US
Color Change
Yellow @ pH ≤6.8, Red @ pH ≥8.2
Solution Test
1 mg/L in water (pH 7): Clear orange solution (UK-sourced material)
Appearance (Color)
Red to dark red
Description
Phenol Red sodium salt commonly employed in cell biology laboratories as a cell tissue culture pH marker. Under normal conditions, phenol red added to the growth medium will have a pink-red color. If their is dying cells or overgrowth of contaminants, this will cause a change in pH resulting in a change in indicator color. This color change is an indication that the medium needs to be replaced. Additionally, Phenol Red could potentially be useful as a differentiation factor.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Phenol Red sodium salt commonly employed in cell biology laboratories as a cell tissue culture pH marker. Under normal conditions, phenol red added to the growth medium will have a pink-red color. If their is dying cells or overgrowth of contaminants, this will cause a change in pH resulting in a change in indicator color. This color change is an indication that the medium needs to be replaced. Additionally, Phenol Red could potentially be useful as a differentiation factor.
Solubility
Soluble in water yielding a dark red solution (25 mg/ml), alcohol (4 mg/ml), methanol, ethanol (200 mg/ml), and aqueous alkali hydroxides or carbonates with formation of a red colored solution.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
Phenol Red sodium salt commonly employed in cell biology laboratories as a cell tissue culture pH marker. Under normal conditions, phenol red added to the growth medium will have a pink-red color. If their is dying cells or overgrowth of contaminants, this will cause a change in pH resulting in a change in indicator color. This color change is an indication that the medium needs to be replaced. Additionally, Phenol Red could potentially be useful as a differentiation factor.
Solubility
Soluble in water yielding a dark red solution (25 mg/ml), alcohol (4 mg/ml), methanol, ethanol (200 mg/ml), and aqueous alkali hydroxides or carbonates with formation of a red colored solution.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
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