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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Indigo carmine
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1605214
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.
ApplicationsUseful 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.
Specifications
Indigo carmine | |
>300°C | |
C16H8N2Na2O8S2 | |
25 g | |
Light sensitive | |
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 | |
KHLVKKOJDHCJMG-QDBORUFSSA-L | |
disodium;(2E)-3-oxo-2-(3-oxo-5-sulfonato-1H-indol-2-ylidene)-1H-indole-5-sulfonate | |
5284351 |
860-22-0 | |
Odorless | |
MFCD00005723 | |
4103904 | |
14,4944 | |
Soluble in ethylene glycol monomethyl ether and ethanol. Slightly soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in benzene,chloroform and organic solvents. | |
[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 | |
466.35 | |
466.36 |
Chemical Identifiers
860-22-0 | |
466.35 | |
KHLVKKOJDHCJMG-QDBORUFSSA-L | |
5284351 |
C16H8N2Na2O8S2 | |
MFCD00005723 | |
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 | |
[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 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H302
Harmful if swallowed.
P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
H302
EINECSNumber : 212-728-8
RTECSNumber : DU3000000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only