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Erythrosin B

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Product Code. 11432247

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14180.14

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Description

Erythrosin B, C40H14I8Na2O10, CAS Number-16423-68-0, C.I. 45430; Tetraiodofluorescein sodium salt, 500g, 240-046-0, 879.87, H302, GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed., P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c, DKRYETBOLGDIOK-UHFFFAOYSA-L | CAS: 16423-68-0 | C40H14I8Na2O10 | 1715.757 g/mol

Erythrosin B, also called Acid Red 51, is used as a food colorant, in printing inks and as a biological stain in plant anatomy. It finds application as a dental plaque disclosing agent and a sensitizer for orthochromatic photographic films. As a food additive, it is commonly used in sweets like candies, popsicles and in cake-decorating gels. It is an important dye used in the determination of cell viability and used as phosphorescent triplet probe to detect rotational diffusion of membrane proteins.

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.

Applications
Erythrosin B, also called Acid Red 51, is used as a food colorant, in printing inks and as a biological stain in plant anatomy. It finds application as a dental plaque disclosing agent and a sensitizer for orthochromatic photographic films. As a food additive, it is commonly used in sweets like candies, popsicles and in cake-decorating gels. It is an important dye used in the determination of cell viability and used as phosphorescent triplet probe to detect rotational diffusion of membrane proteins.

Solubility
Soluble in water, glycerin and methanol.

Notes
Light sensitive and hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 16423-68-0
MDL Number MFCD00144257
PubChem CID 131676154

Specifications

Molecular Formula C20H6I4Na2O5
Solubility Information Soluble in water,glycerin and methanol.
InChI Key IINNWAYUJNWZRM-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [Na+].[Na+].[O-]C(=O)C1=C(C=CC=C1)C1=C2C=C(I)C(=O)C(I)=C2OC2=C(I)C([O-])=C(I)C=C12
IUPAC Name disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetraiodo-6-oxido-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoate
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 879.86
Formula Weight 879.87
Sensitivity Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
Quantity 25 g
Chemical Name or Material Erythrosin B

Safety and Handling

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Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P391-Collect spillage.
  • P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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RUO – Research Use Only

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