ERYTHROSINE B
ERYTHROSINE B For Microscopy
C.I.No.45430It is used as a food colouring, in printing inks, as a biological stain, a dental plaque disclosing agent and a radiopaque medium.
Short Name: ERYTHROSINE B
Synonym: Red No. 3, Solvent Red 140, Acid Red 51, FD&C #3 C.I. Food Red 14; 3',6'-Dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H0,9'-[9H]xanthen]-3-one disodium salt
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2012
Grade
For Microscopy
Purity
80%
CAS No.
16423-68-0
HS Code
3204.9000
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Dark red
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
303 °C
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Dark red coloured powder
Dye content
Min 80%
Absorption maxima
524 - 527 nm
Specific Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.005 g/l; water)
930 - 1170
Loss on drying (at 110°C)
Max 10.0%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H302-H413
Precaution Statement
P273 - P301 + P312 + P330