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Erythrosine B (C.I. 45430)

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H6I4Na2O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
879.86
MDL number:

form

solid

Quality Level

potency

1840 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

composition

Dye, ≥80% gravimetric

pH

6-7 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

solubility

100 g/L

bulk density

470 kg/m3

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C20H8I4O5.2Na/c21-11-5-9-13(7-3-1-2-4-8(7)20(27)28)10-6-12(22)17(26)15(24)19(10)29-18(9)14(23)16(11)25;;/h1-6,25H,(H,27,28);;/q;2*+1/p-2

InChI key

IINNWAYUJNWZRM-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Erythrosin B (C.I. 45430)for microscopy Certistain®, is a dry dye for microscopy that is often used as a counterstain, vizualising proteins, connective tissues, fibers and keratin in sample material of human origin. Depending on user requirements and personal preferences, it can be used for the preparation of the commonly used aqueous or alcoholic Erythrosin B staining solutions. As the dye belongs to the portfolio of Certistain® dyes, it is chemically analyzed according to strict specifications before release and a high staining quality, with reliable staining results is guaranteed.

Application

for microscopy Certistain®

Analysis Note

Dye content (gravimetrically): ≥ 80 %
Identity
- sodium:
passes test
- UV/VIS-Spectrum: passes test
Absorption maximum λ max (water): 524 - 527 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.005 g/l; water): 930 - 1170
TLC-Test: passes test
Loss on drying (110 °C): ≤ 10 %
Suitability for microscopy: passes test

Legal Information

CERTISTAIN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 1

flash_point_f

359.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

182 °C - closed cup


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