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Description

Phenol red, sodium salt

Specifications:

  • ACS Grade
  • Em (550nm, 0,01M NaOH): >49,000
  • A small molecule pH indicator
  • Synonym: Phenolsulfonephthalein Sodium Salt
  • Appearance: Solid
  • Melting Point: 285 °C (lit.)(dec.)

Properties

Shelf life

5 years

Storage Temperature

RT

European Com.#

252-057-8

Appearance color

Red to brown

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C19H13NaO5S

Molecular Weight

376.36

Density

0.972 g/cm3

Melting point

285°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 25 mg/mL
alcohol: 4 mg/mL
Ethanol: 200 mg/mL
Soluble in methanol and aqueous alkali hydroxides or carbonates with formation of a red colored solution.