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4159-77-7

Name ROSE BENGAL LACTONE
CAS 4159-77-7
EINECS(EC#) 223-993-4
Molecular Formula C20H4Cl4I4O5
MDL Number MFCD00013321
Molecular Weight 973.67
MOL File 4159-77-7.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Bluish-pink powder. Soluble in water.
Melting point  280 °C (dec.)(lit.)
storage temp.  room temp
Boiling point  741.8±60.0 °C(Predicted)
density  2.96±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
form  powder
pka 7.03±0.20(Predicted)
color  pink to red
ε(extinction coefficient) ≥10000 at 317-323nm
≥30000 at 516-522nm
≥95000 at 554-560nm
λmax 557 nm
Uses
Biological stain; colorant for inks, cellulosics, foods, cosmetics, medicine (diagnostic aid).
EPA Substance Registry System Spiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthen]-3-one, 4,5,6,7-tetrachloro-3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodo- (4159-77-7)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
Safety Statements 
WGK Germany  3

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