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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Congo Red, indicator grade
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals B2431022
Description
Congo red is useful for staining and visual detection of amyloid deposits. It inhibits the accumulation of the scrapie-associated, protease-resistant isoform of protein PrP without affecting the metabolism of the normal isoform.
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.
ApplicationsCongo red is useful for staining and visual detection of amyloid deposits. It inhibits the accumulation of the scrapie-associated, protease-resistant isoform of protein PrP without affecting the metabolism of the normal isoform.
Solubility
Soluble in water 25 g/L.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents, acids, reducing agents.
Specifications
Congo Red | |
573-58-0 | |
MFCD00004028 | |
14,2498 | |
Soluble in water 25g/L. | |
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CC(=C2N)N=NC3=CC=C(C=C3)C4=CC=C(C=C4)N=NC5=C(C6=CC=CC=C6C(=C5)S(=O)(=O)[O-])N)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+] | |
696.664 | |
CHEBI:34653 | |
Indicator | |
100 g |
>360°C | |
C32H22N6Na2O6S2 | |
3894858 | |
C.I. 22120 | |
IQFVPQOLBLOTPF-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
disodium;4-amino-3-[[4-[4-[(1-amino-4-sulfonatonaphthalen-2-yl)diazenyl]phenyl]phenyl]diazenyl]naphthalene-1-sulfonate | |
11313 | |
696.67 | |
Odorless |
Chemical Identifiers
573-58-0 | |
696.664 | |
IQFVPQOLBLOTPF-UHFFFAOYSA-L | |
11313 | |
disodium;4-amino-3-[[4-[4-[(1-amino-4-sulfonatonaphthalen-2-yl)diazenyl]phenyl]phenyl]diazenyl]naphthalene-1-sulfonate |
C32H22N6Na2O6S2 | |
MFCD00004028 | |
C.I. 22120 | |
CHEBI:34653 | |
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CC(=C2N)N=NC3=CC=C(C=C3)C4=CC=C(C=C4)N=NC5=C(C6=CC=CC=C6C(=C5)S(=O)(=O)[O-])N)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+] |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H350-H361
May cause cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c
H350-H361d
EINECSNumber : 209-358-4
RTECSNumber : QK1400000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only