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Sudan III, C.I. 26100

Synonym(s):

Sudan III, C.I. 26100, 1-(4-Phenylazophenylazo)-2-naphthol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H16N4O
CAS Number:
85-86-9
Molecular Weight:
352.39
MDL number:
MFCD00003905
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
201-638-4
NACRES:
NB.21

form

solid

Quality Level

200

loss

≤2% loss on drying, 110°C

mp

199 °C (decomposition)

λmax

506-512 nm in toluene

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C22H16N4O/c27-21-15-10-16-6-4-5-9-20(16)22(21)26-25-19-13-11-18(12-14-19)24-23-17-7-2-1-3-8-17/h1-15,25H/b24-23?,26-22-

InChI key

HTPQPMPFXUWUOT-SRURNFRUSA-N

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Application

Sudan III is a non-ionic fat-soluble dye (lysochrome) that belongs to the class of azo-dye. It is predominantly used for staining lipids, triglycerides, and intracellular lipoproteins. It is also used for coloring textiles, plastics wax, floor polish, varnish, spirit lacquers, externally applied drugs, cosmetics, and contact lenses.

Analysis Note

Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum): passes test
Absorption maximum λmax. (toluene): 506 - 512 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax.; 0.005 g/l; Toluol): ≥ 750
TLC-Test: passes test
Loss on drying (110 °C): ≤ 2 %

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECT OF SUDAN III AZO DYE IN PALM OIL ON KIDNEY PARAMETERS OF ALBINO RATS
Nwachoko N and Fortune AR
World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 5, 5-11 (2019)
Lorna Spagnol et al.
Journal of pediatric surgery, 46(5), 994-997 (2011-05-28)
Congenital chylous ascites is a rare entity, and surgical treatment is confined to selected intractable cases. We report 2 cases of refractory congenital chylous ascites successfully treated with preoperative administration of lipophilic dye (Sudan III) followed by abdominal systematic surgical

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