Cresol Purple
- Product NameCresol Purple
- CAS2303-01-7
- MFC21H18O5S
- MW382.43
- EINECS218-960-6
- MOL File2303-01-7.mol
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | >250°C |
| Boiling point | 577.5±50.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.404±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| solubility | Very slightly soluble in water, ethanol; soluble in methanol |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 1.51, 8.32(at 25℃) |
| color | Dark green |
| PH Range | 1.2 (red) - 2.8 (yellow) and 7.4 (yellow) - 9.0 (purple) |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water and sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly soluble in alcohol. |
| λmax | 579nm, 371nm |
| Merck | 14,2577 |
| BRN | 350314 |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Major Application | Fuel cells, sensors, display device, falsification-proof security paper, inks, correction fluid, paints, detection of electrophilic gases, lubricants, cement products, packaging system, adhesive, cosmetics, food storage, determining glucose in dialysis solution, screening of cat diseases, detecting carbohydrates, oral hygiene products |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Phenol, 4,4'-(1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[3-methyl- (2303-01-7) |
Safety Information
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 water endangering |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 2934 99 90 |
