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Congo red, indicator

: Congo Red 4B, Cosmos Red, Cotton Red B, Cotton Red C, Direct Red 28, Direct Red R, Direct Red Y

: C 2465

: for microscopy

: C32H22N6Na2O6S2

: 696.65

: Congo red is the sodium salt of 3,3'-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid) (formula: C32H22N6Na2O6S2; molecular weight: 696.66 g/mol). It is a secondary diazo dye. Congo red is water-soluble, yielding a red colloidal solution; its solubility is better in organic solvents such as ethanol.

: C 2465 (OTTO) Congo red, indicator Cas 573-58-0 - used with litmus paper in a simple parlor trick: add a drop or two of Congo red to both an acid solution and a base solution.


Properties

: Powder

: Dye content, ≥85%

: >360 °C(lit.)

: 22120


Safety Information
  • Exclamation Mark
  • Health Hazard

Hazard Codes T
Risk Statements 45-63
Safety Statements 53-45
WGK Germany 3


PackingsPrice (INR)
25 gm 261.00
100 gm 594.00
250 gm 1269.00
1 kg 4491.00
4 x 25 kg POR