Thermo Scientific Chemicals Phenol Red

Description

Phenol red is used as a non absorbed marker in gravimetric method. It is a pH indicator used in cell biology laboratories and in home swimming pool test kits. It is used to check the kidney function based on the excreted phenol red by colorimetric method.

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
Phenol red is used as a non absorbed marker in gravimetric method. It is a pH indicator used in cell biology laboratories and in home swimming pool test kits. It is used to check the kidney function based on the excreted phenol red by colorimetric method.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol and methanol. Insoluble in chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 143-74-8
• Molecular Formula: C19H14O5S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 354.38
• MDL Number: MFCD00003552
• InChI Key: BELBBZDIHDAJOR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: phenol red, phenolsulfonphthalein, fenolipuna, sulfonphthal, sulphental, sulphonthal, phenolsulphonphthalein, psp indicator, phenolsulfonephthalein, unii-i6g9y0j1oj
• PubChem CID: 4766
• ChEBI: CHEBI:31991
• SMILES: OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1(OS(=O)(=O)C2=CC=CC=C12)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1

• Boiling Point: >300°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 326470
• Merck Index: 14,7247
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethanol and methanol. Insoluble in chloroform.
• IUPAC Name: 4-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,1-dioxo-2,1$l^{6}-benzoxathiol-3-yl]phenol
• Formula Weight: 354.38
• Chemical Name or Material: Phenol Red

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Phenol red

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Phenolsulfonphthalein

RUO – Research Use Only