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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Phenol Red
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.
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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.
Specifications
Boiling Point
>300°C
Odor
Odorless
Quantity
10 g
Beilstein
326470
Merck Index
14,7247
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,ethanol and methanol. Insoluble in chloroform.
IUPAC Name
4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-2,1$l^{6}-benzoxathiol-3-yl]phenol
Formula Weight
354.38
Chemical Name or Material
Phenol Red
Hazard Category
H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
205-609-7
RTECSNumber
SJ7490000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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