Methyl red
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About Methyl red
Zemixal supplies Methyl red within its laboratory Chemicals & Reagents portfolio. Key data: CAS 493-52-7, formula C15H15N3O2 and molar mass 269.3 g/mol. It is described as dark red to maroon to violet or purple powder powder or crystals.
Use cases we see most often
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
Safe handling
Literature values: melting point 179 - 182 °C. No GHS classification is recorded for this item, but handle it with normal laboratory care.
Available as 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 5 kg. Larger or split packs can be arranged. You receive a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS with each order. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Typical uses
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Methyl red |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-000624 |
| CAS number | 493-52-7 |
| IUPAC name | 2-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]diazenyl]benzoic acid |
| Molecular formula | C15H15N3O2 |
| Molar mass | 269.3 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 269.1164 |
| Physical form | Crystalline |
| Appearance | Dark red to maroon to violet or purple powder powder or crystals |
| Melting point | 179 - 182 °C |
| XLogP3 | 3.3 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 1 / 5 |
| Topological polar surface area | 65.3 Ų |
| HS code | 29270090 |
| InChIKey | CEQFOVLGLXCDCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N=NC2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O |
| PubChem CID | 10303 |
| Synonyms | Acid Red 2, O-Methyl red, 2-((4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)diazenyl)benzoic acid, 2-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]diazenyl}benzoic acid, C.I. Acid Red 2, 2-Carboxy-4'-(dimethylamino)azobenzene, 4-Dimethylamino-2'-carboxylazobenzene, p-(Dimethylamino)azobenzene-o-carboxylic acid, Cerven methylova, 2-(4-Dimethylaminophenylazo)benzoic acid, Cerven kysela 2, o-((p-(Dimethylamino)phenyl)azo)benzoic acid |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
No GHS classification is on file for this item. Handle it as an unknown laboratory chemical and request the SDS with your quotation.
Pack sizes
| 25 g | Quoted on request | |
| 100 g | Quoted on request | |
| 500 g | Quoted on request | |
| 1 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 5 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 kg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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