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Ponceau S

Dye content 75 %

Synonym(s):

3-Hydroxy-4-(2-sulfo-4-[4-sulfophenylazo]phenylazo)-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid sodium salt

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H12N4Na4O13S4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
760.57
Colour Index Number:
27195
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.47

form

powder

Quality Level

composition

Dye content, 75%

λmax

352 nm
520 nm (2nd)

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].Oc1c(\N=N\c2ccc(cc2S([O-])(=O)=O)\N=N\c3ccc(cc3)S([O-])(=O)=O)c4ccc(cc4cc1S([O-])(=O)=O)S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/C22H16N4O13S4.4Na/c27-22-20(43(37,38)39)10-12-9-16(41(31,32)33)6-7-17(12)21(22)26-25-18-8-3-14(11-19(18)42(34,35)36)24-23-13-1-4-15(5-2-13)40(28,29)30;;;;/h1-11,27H,(H,28,29,30)(H,31,32,33)(H,34,35,36)(H,37,38,39);;;;/q;4*+1/p-4/b24-23+,26-25+;;;;

InChI key

KQHKSGRIBYJYFX-WNDMICSESA-J

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General description

Ponceau S (C.l. 27195) is an anionic, very hydrophilic disazo dye. It is also known as fast ponceau 2B.

Application

Ponceau S is widely used to stain proteins on gel electropherograms. It is a suitable stain for proteins adsorbed onto nitrocellulose membranes. It also has applications in botanical staining manuals as a stain for sieve plate elements.

Storage Class Code

11 - 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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