Phenol red indicator, PurReagent

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C19H14O5S
Molecular Weight:  354.38 g/mol
CAS Number: 143-74-8

Properties

Water Solubility 0.77 g/l at 100 °C
Assay Purity NA
B pt. NA
M pt. > 300 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H335
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29349990
Storage Temp. Room temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used as a pH indicator in chemical and biological experiments. Added to cell culture media to monitor pH changes. Used in diagnostic and analytical tests.

Purpose
The primary purpose of Phenol Red is to indicate and monitor pH levels in solutions. It appears yellow in acidic conditions red at neutral pH and pink to purple in alkaline conditions.

General Description
Phenol Red is a pH indicator dye commonly used in laboratories and cell culture media. It changes color depending on the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.