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Agent Name Coomassie Brilliant Blue R
CAS Number 6104-59-2
Formula C45-H45-N3-O7-S2.Na
Major Category Dyes
Synonyms C.I. Acid Blue 83; Eriosin Brilliant Cyanine 6B; Benzenemethanaminium, N-(4-((4-((4-ethoxyphenyl)amino)phenyl)(4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-N-ethyl-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, monosodium salt; Benzenemethanaminium, N-(4-((4-((4-ethoxyphenyl)amino)phenyl)(4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-N-ethyl-3-sulfo-, inner salt, monosodium salt; Hydrogen (4-(4-(p-ethoxyanilino)-4'-(ethyl(m-sulphonatobenzyl)amino)benzhydrylene)cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)(ethyl)(m-sulphonatobenzyl)ammonium, monosodium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category Di- and Triaryl Dyes
Description Blue crystals; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Laboratory reagent; [MSDSonline]
Comments A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [MSDSonline]
Exposure Assessment
Flammability (NFPA) 0: will not burn
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