Thermo Scientific Chemicals Phenolphthalein, 2% soln. in 95% ethanol

Description

pH indicator | CAS: 77-09-8 | C20H14O4 | 318.33 g/mol

It is used as a laboratory reagent and pH indicator. Phenolphthalein is a common indicator to use in neutralization titrations. Phenolphthalein exerts laxative effects by stimulating the intestinal mucosa and constricting smooth muscles. It is used medicinally as a cathartic.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 77-09-8
• Molecular Formula: C20H14O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 318.33
• MDL Number: MFCD00005913
• InChI Key: KJFMBFZCATUALV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: phenolphthalein, phthalimetten, euchessina, phthalin, espotabs, phenolax, purgophen, koprol, laxogen, trilax
• PubChem CID: 4764
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34914
• IUPAC Name: 3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-benzofuran-1-one
• SMILES: OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1(OC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C12)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1

• Color: Colorless
• UN Number: UN1987
• Concentration: 2% soln. in 95% ethanol
• Merck Index: 14,7243
• Solubility Information: Miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 318.33
• Percent Purity: 95% (ethanol)
• Odor: Alcohol-like
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Flash Point: 17°C (63°F)
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Phenolphthalein

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H336-H341-H350-H361-H371
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H350-H341-H361-H371 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P281-P303+P361+P353-P308+P313-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	201-004-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only