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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Indigo carmine

Catalog Number AAA1605214
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Quantity:
25 g
100 g
860-22-0
C16H8N2Na2O8S2
466.35
MFCD00005723
KHLVKKOJDHCJMG-QDBORUFSSA-L
indigo carmine, indigocarmine, acid blue 74, indigocarmin, indigotindisulfonate sodium, c.i. acid blue 74, food blue no. 2, amacid brilliant blue, c.i. food blue 1, fd&c blue no. 2
5284351
[Na+].[Na+].[O-]S(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C2N\C(C(=O)C2=C1)=C1\NC2=CC=C(C=C2C1=O)S([O-])(=O)=O
860-22-0
C16H8N2Na2O8S2
466.35
MFCD00005723
KHLVKKOJDHCJMG-QDBORUFSSA-L
indigo carmine, indigocarmine, acid blue 74, indigocarmin, indigotindisulfonate sodium, c.i. acid blue 74, food blue no. 2, amacid brilliant blue, c.i. food blue 1, fd&c blue no. 2
5284351
[Na+].[Na+].[O-]S(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C2N\C(C(=O)C2=C1)=C1\NC2=CC=C(C=C2C1=O)S([O-])(=O)=O

Description

Useful in the staining of Negri bodiesIndigo carmine is used as a food colorant, pH indicator and dissolved ozone indicator. It is used to detect amino fluid leaks, highlight portions of the urinary tract, tissue stains and tool for the determination of hypochlorite. As a dye in renal function, it is used in testing and detection of nitrates and chlorates, and in the testing of milk.

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
Useful in the staining of Negri bodiesIndigo carmine is used as a food colorant, pH indicator and dissolved ozone indicator. It is used to detect amino fluid leaks, highlight portions of the urinary tract, tissue stains and tool for the determination of hypochlorite. As a dye in renal function, it is used in testing and detection of nitrates and chlorates, and in the testing of milk.

Solubility
Soluble in ethylene glycol monomethyl ether and ethanol. Slightly soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in benzene, chloroform and organic solvents.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point >300°C
Odor Odorless
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 4103904
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Merck Index 14,4944
Solubility Information Soluble in ethylene glycol monomethyl ether and ethanol. Slightly soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in benzene,chloroform and organic solvents.
IUPAC Name disodium;(2E)-3-oxo-2-(3-oxo-5-sulfonato-1H-indol-2-ylidene)-1H-indole-5-sulfonate
Formula Weight 466.36
Chemical Name or Material Indigo carmine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H302
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber 212-728-8
RTECSNumber DU3000000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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