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Allura Red

CAS No
25956-17-6
Synonym(s)
disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonate
Molecular Formula:
C18H14N2O8S2·2Na
Molecular Weight:
496.42
EC Number:
247-368-0
Colour Index Number:
16035
PubChem CID:
33258
MDL number:
MFCD00059526
Specification SDS Available pack size: 100g, 1kg
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Allura Red | CAS: 25956-17-6 | MF: C18H14N2O8S2·2Na | MW: 496.42 | Buy now for reliable and Reproducible results from TriStains.

Allura Red (CAS No. 25956-17-6) is a fine red powder that is commonly used as a synthetic dye. It is also referred to as Food Red 17, FD & C Red 40 or E129. It is chemically known as disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonate and has a molecular formula C18H14N2O8S2Na2. This azo dye is water-soluble and is known to give intense and bright red colors in numerous applications.

Applications

  • Textile and Ink Industry: Allura Red is widely used in the textile and ink sectors to provide textiles, coatings, paints and inks with a bright and stable red color. It can be used in industrial dyeing processes due to its great color strength and stability.
  • Biological Research: Allura Red is used in biological and laboratory researches as a staining dye to improve visualization of biological specimens to aid in studying cellular and molecular structures.

Key features

  • Bright and Consistent Color: It gives a uniform bright red color in all its applications.
  • Water-Soluble Dye: This eliminates the need to use solvents or potentially hazardous substances to dissolve and apply the dye in the staining process.
  • Cost-effective Solution: Provides quality that customers can trust at a low cost.
  • Extensive range of applications: Can be applied in laboratory, textile, and industrial.

General Description

Allura Red (CAS No. 25956-17-6) is a common synthetic azo dye that is characterized by its strong red color and reliability in usage. Food Red 17, also known as FD&C Red 40 or E129, is a water-soluble chemical, which is chemically described as being disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonate. It weighs 496.42 gm and is a reliable option when it comes to laboratory staining and industrial dyeing.

Allura Red provided under TriStains brand is of high quality that is needed to be used in histology, microbiology, biology research and in industries. It can be used in both small scale research labs and in large scale industry. Allura Red (CAS No. 25956-17-6) can be easily bought at TriStains by customers according to the desired quality, and the performance can be maintained. The sources of the products are trusted manufacturers to ensure purity and reproducibility. TriStains deals with purchasing experience of Allura Red and other lab stains and dyes securely and with efficiency. To obtain pricing information, a product is in stock, or needs in bulk, customers are advised to visit the product page or call the sales staff to take advantage of competitive and flexible product price.

About Brand

TriStains provides a marketplace for histology and biological stains, which is comprehensive enough to encompass the peculiar requirements of laboratories specializing in Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, and Hematology. With a reputation for exceeding quality expectations, TriStains performance is outstanding which allows for resolution of cell and tissue components fundamental to life sciences to be clearly visualized. Each product under TriStains series is validated for accuracy, reliability and consistency. TriStains, which manufactures and markets stains and indicators in various packing, offers laboratories turn key solutions for all their staining and indicator needs, improving accuracy in every experiment.

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100g, 1Kg

CAS No

25956-17-6

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Application Allura red AC is an azo organosulfur stain
CAS Number 25956-17-6
Molecular Weight 496.42
Molecular Formula: C18H14N2O8S2•2Na

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).

Allura red AC is an azo organosulfur stain with an absorption maximum of 504 nm.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Appearance Powder
Physical State Solid
Solubility Soluble in water, and DMSO.
Storage Store at room temperature
Melting Point >300° C (lit.)
Boiling Point 872° C

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
WGK Germany 2
RTECS QK2260000
PubChem CID 6093299
Merck Index 14: 284
MDL Number MFCD00059526
EC Number 247-368-0
SMILES : CC1=CC(=C(C=C1S(=O)(=O)[O-])OC)N/N=C/2C3=C(C=CC2=O)C=C(C=C3)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

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