Melting point |
283 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
Density |
0.65 |
storage temp. |
2-8°C |
solubility |
water: soluble1mg/mL |
Colour Index |
42090 |
form |
Fine Crystalline Powder |
color |
Dark purple |
Water Solubility |
SOLUBLE |
λmax |
406 nm, 625 nm |
ε(extinction coefficient) |
≥10000 at 306-310nm in H2O ≥80000 at 627-631nm in H2O ≥9500 at 627-631nm in H2O |
Merck |
14,1373 |
Stability |
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Biological Applications |
Treating coughing,sneezing,rhinorrhea,nasal obstruction,rhinitis; medical devices |
LogP |
-0.320 |
IARC |
3 (Vol. 16, Sup 7) 1987 |
EPA Substance Registry System |
C.I. Acid Blue 9, disodium salt (3844-45-9) |