Orcein, for analysis, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Red dye used in microscopy as a mordant for the staining of flagella, as well as for detecting elastic tissue in sputum.

It is a red dye used in microscopy as a mordant for the staining of flagella, as well as for detecting elastic tissue in sputum.

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: 1400-62-0
• Molecular Formula: C28H24N2O7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 500.507
• MDL Number: MFCD00062310
• InChI Key: VPEASJIRGSVXBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: orcein, pacein, 2,8-bis 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-anilino-1,9-dimethyl-dibenzofuran-3,7-dione, 2,8-bis 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylanilino-1,9-dimethyldibenzo b,d furan-3,7-dione, unii-655waw52f4, orcein 1g, c.i. natural red 28, ncistruc1_000110, ncistruc2_001941, 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylphenylamino-1,9-dimethyldibenzo b,d furan-3,7-dione
• PubChem CID: 5386447
• IUPAC Name: 2,8-bis(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylanilino)-1,9-dimethyldibenzofuran-3,7-dione
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1NC2=C(C3=C4C(=C(C(=O)C=C4OC3=CC2=O)NC5=C(C=C(C=C5C)O)O)C)C)O)O

• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Quantity: 5 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acetone,alcohol,acetic acid (red color),and dilute aqueous alkali (blue-violet color). Insoluble in water.
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Orcein

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Orcein

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Orcein

RUO – Research Use Only