Agent Name |
Phenol blue |
CAS Number |
2150-58-5 |
Formula |
C14-H14-N2-O |
Major Category |
Dyes |
Synonyms |
2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-one, 4-(p-dimethylaminophenyl)imino-; 4-(p-Dimethylaminophenyl)imino-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1-one; Indoaniline, N,N-dimethyl-; N,N-Dimethylindoaniline; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Other Dyes |
Description |
Dark brown powder; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses |
Classification code: drug/therapeutic agent; [ChemIDplus] |
Comments |
A poison by the intraperitoneal route; [Sax] May cause skin irritation or allergic dermatitis; [MSDSonline] |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 133-134 deg C; [Sax] |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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