Xylidine Ponceau 2R, pure

Description

Xylidine Ponceau, CAS # 3761-53-3, is a red azo dye used in histology for staining of thin sections. | CAS: 3761-53-3 | C18H14N2Na2O7S2 | 480.417 g/mol

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General Description

• Xylidine Ponceau 2R is largely confined to Masson's trichrome, where it gives a slight orange shading to the red of the cytoplasmic structures

Application

• Xylidine Ponceau 2R is a histological dye used mainly for the staining of thin sections
• It shows cardiotoxic and carcinogenic activities
• It has been used to prepare Fuchsin-Ponceau solution to stain an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis tissue-engineered skin model

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3761-53-3
• Molecular Formula: C18H14N2Na2O7S2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 480.417
• MDL Number: MFCD00003897
• InChI Key: YJVBLROMQZEFPA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: 4-(2,4-Dimethylphenylazo)-3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt, C.I. 16150, 4-(2, 4-Dimethylphenylazo)-3-hydroxy-2, 7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, Ponceau G, R, 2R
• PubChem CID: 102092631
• ChEBI: CHEBI:82369
• IUPAC Name: disodium;5-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)diazenyl]-6-oxido-7-sulfonaphthalene-2-sulfonate
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)N=NC2=C3C=CC(=CC3=CC(=C2[O-])S(=O)(=O)O)S(=O)(=O)[O-])C.[Na+].[Na+]

• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Formula Weight: 480.41
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• UV Spectrometry: Complies
• Color: Bordeaux to Red
• Quantity: 25 g
• Physical Form: Fine Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Xylidine Ponceau 2R

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	CANCER SUSPECTED AGENT
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber	223-178-3
RTECSNumber	QJ6825000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only