Thermo Scientific Chemicals Methyl Red sodium salt, ACS

Description

CAS: 845-10-3 | C15H14N3NaO2 | 291.286 g/mol

Methyl Red sodium salt is used as a pH indicator. In microbiology, it is used to make agar plates in bacteriology. Further, it is used as a coloring agent and also finds use in mouthwash, toothpaste and in cosmetics. It is also employed as a rocket propellant. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of reversible stain for rapid detection of stained cells in each specimen.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 845-10-3
• Molecular Formula: C15H14N3NaO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 291.286
• MDL Number: MFCD00002426
• InChI Key: GNTPCYMJCJNRQB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: 2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]azobenzoic acid sodium salt
• PubChem CID: 4465632
• IUPAC Name: sodium;2-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]diazenyl]benzoate
• SMILES: CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N=NC2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)[O-].[Na+]

• Beilstein: 4065488
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 291.29
• Grade: ACS
• Color: Brown to Red
• Quantity: 25 g
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl Red sodium salt

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	212-682-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only