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M6387

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl Red hydrochloride

Synonym(s):

4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene-2′-carboxylic acid hydrochloride, Acid Red 2

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2NC6H4N=NC6H4CO2H·HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
305.76
Colour Index Number:
13020
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:

visual transition interval

4.2-6.2, pink to yellow

mp

175 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

Cl.CN(C)c1ccc(cc1)\N=N\c2ccccc2C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C15H15N3O2.ClH/c1-18(2)12-9-7-11(8-10-12)16-17-14-6-4-3-5-13(14)15(19)20;/h3-10H,1-2H3,(H,19,20);1H/b17-16+;

InChI key

ICTWKXAVJAHRMK-CMBBICFISA-N

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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