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Phenol Red
Catalog number: B21710.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Phenol Red
Catalog number: B21710.30
250 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: B21710.30
Price (EUR)
254,70 Online price
283,00
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
143-74-8
IUPAC Name
3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3H-2,1λ⁶-benzoxathiole-1,1-dione
Molecular Formula
C19H14O5S
InChI Key
BELBBZDIHDAJOR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1(OS(=O)(=O)C2=CC=CC=C12)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
Red
Form
Powder
Loss on Drying
≤3.0% (105?C)
lambda-max (UV-Vis)
555-565, 0.1% aq. sodium carbonate
Solution Test
(0.1% w/v in 95% ethanol) : Clear
Description
Phenol red is used as a non absorbed marker in gravimetric method. It is a pH indicator used in cell biology laboratories and in home swimming pool test kits. It is used to check the kidney function based on the excreted phenol red by colorimetric method.
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 is used as a non absorbed marker in gravimetric method. It is a pH indicator used in cell biology laboratories and in home swimming pool test kits. It is used to check the kidney function based on the excreted phenol red by colorimetric method.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and methanol. Insoluble in chloroform.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Phenol red is used as a non absorbed marker in gravimetric method. It is a pH indicator used in cell biology laboratories and in home swimming pool test kits. It is used to check the kidney function based on the excreted phenol red by colorimetric method.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and methanol. Insoluble in chloroform.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
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Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing