| Agent Name |
Bromophenol blue |
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| CAS Number |
115-39-9 |
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| Formula |
C19-H10-Br4-O5-S |
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| Major Category |
Dyes |
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| Synonyms |
3',3'',5',5''-Tetrabromophenolsulfonephthalein; 3',3'',5',5''-Tetrabromophenolsulfophthalein; 3,3',5,5'-Tetrabromophenolsulfonphthalein; Albutest; Bromophenol Blue; Bromphenol Blue; Tetrabromophenolsulfophthalein; Tetrabromphenol Blue; Phenol, 4,4'-(1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis(2,6-dibromo-; Phenol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis(2,6-dibromo-, S,S-dioxide; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Indicator Dyes |
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| Description |
Odorless solid; Color varies (tan, orange, light pink, purple, or red) [CHEMINFO] Slightly soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a dye, laboratory indicator, and biological stain; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 273 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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