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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl Red sodium salt solution

0.1 wt. % in H2O

Synonym(s):

2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenylazo]benzoic acid sodium salt, 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene-2′-carboxylic acid sodium salt

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2NC6H4N=NC6H4CO2Na
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
291.28
Beilstein:
4065488
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:

concentration

0.1 wt. % in H2O

pH

4.2-6.2, pink to yellow

density

0.989 g/mL at 25 °C

λmax

437 nm

SMILES string

[Na+].CN(C)c1ccc(cc1)\N=N\c2ccccc2C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C15H15N3O2.Na/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);/q;+1/p-1/b17-16+;

InChI key

GNTPCYMJCJNRQB-CMBBICFISA-M

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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