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Eriochrome cyanine R

SKU 53361433 CAS 3564-18-9 C23H15Na3O9S MW 536.40 Made to order Bulk quantities on request

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Eriochrome cyanine R is a synthetic organic dye used primarily as a reagent and indicator for metal ions, especially for the spectrophotometric determination of aluminium, and also for iron(III), beryllium and zirconium; it is also used as a histological stain (Solochrome cyanine) for myelin and nuclei. It appears as a dark green powder with a molecular formula of C23H15Na3O9S and a molecular weight of 536.40 g/mol. It is stable at ambient temperatures and does not require special storage conditions. Molekula supplies Eriochrome cyanine R from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Specifications

Property Value
Appearance Red/brown powder
Purity 101-102
Identification (IR) Conforms to reference

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature Ambient
Acidity Neutral

Identification

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SKU 53361433
CAS Number 3564-18-9
IUPAC Name trisodium;5-[(E)-(3-carboxy-5-methyl-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)-(2-sulfonatophenyl)methyl]-3-methyl-2-oxidobenzoate
Molecular Formula C23H15Na3O9S
Molecular Weight 536.40
Exact Mass 536.013
SMILES CC1=CC(=CC(=C1[O-])C(=O)[O-])/C(=C\2/C=C(C(=O)C(=C2)C(=O)O)C)/C3=CC=CC=C3S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey FFUMCSDSJNSMQH-HEXQVDJKSA-K
InChI InChI=1S/C23H18O9S.3Na/c1-11-7-13(9-16(20(11)24)22(26)27)19(15-5-3-4-6-18(15)33(30,31)32)14-8-12(2)21(25)17(10-14)23(28)29;;;/h3-10,24H,1-2H3,(H,26,27)(H,28,29)(H,30,31,32);;;/q;3*+1/p-3/b19-14+;;;
PubChem CID 54686803
REACH Code Y113
TSCA Listed Yes
HTS Code 32129000
Tariff Code 3212900000

Safety & GHS

Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.

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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch

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Synonyms

  • Chrome Blue 3R
  • Chrome Cyanine R
  • Cromal Blue Black B
  • Diacromo Cyanine R
  • Diamond Cyanine R
  • Eriochrome Cyanin R
  • Eriochrome Cyanine
  • Fenakrom Blue XR
  • Mordant Blue 3
  • Solochrome cyanine R

Frequently asked questions

What is Eriochrome cyanine R used for?

It is primarily used as a pH indicator in analytical chemistry, particularly in complexometric titrations involving metal ions.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Eriochrome cyanine R?

The formula is C23H15Na3O9S with a molecular weight of 536.40 g/mol.

How should Eriochrome cyanine R be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.

What grade is available for Eriochrome cyanine R?

Available in analytical grade for laboratory use.

Can Molekula supply Eriochrome cyanine R in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Eriochrome cyanine R in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with an order of Eriochrome cyanine R?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) upon request.

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