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Chromotrope 2B
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Chromotrope 2B

CAS No
548-80-1
Synonym(s)
2-(4-Nitrophenylazo)chromotropic aciddisodium salt; Acid Red 176
Molecular Formula:
C16H9N3Na2O10S2
Molecular Weight:
513.37
EC Number:
208-959-9
Colour Index Number:
16575
PubChem CID:
68360
MDL number:
MFCD00003951
Specification SDS Available pack size: 10g
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Chromotrope 2B CAS: 548-80-1 | MF: C16H9N3Na2O10S2 | MW: 513.37, Buy now for reliable and reproducible results from Tristains.

Chromotrope 2B (CAS No. 548-80-1) is dark green to greenish-brown to brown powder (also called 2- (4-Nitrophenylazo)chromotropic acid disodium salt and Acid Red 176). It has a chemical formula of C16H9N3Na2O10S2. It is a high-quality azo dye that is highly utilized as a microscopy reagent because it has a good staining activity and is highly reliable. The disodium salt form increases solubility and also ensures better chemical stability. The chromotrope 2B is widely used in laboratories of histology and microbiology.

Applications

  • Chromotrope 2B may be fixed on AG 1-X8 ion exchange resin and applied in flame atomic absorption spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in on-line preconcentration and determination of aluminium.
  • It is applied as a stain on the chosen cellular structures, which helps to visualize a particular component in cells and tissues.
  • Some azo dyes such as Chromotrope 2B, are also pH indicators. It has a color variation based on pH, and so it can be used in titrations and other analysis uses of chemistry.

Key features

  • Precise & Reliable: Assures histological and analytical staining results.
  • Stable & Long-Lasting: Stable performance and quality can be maintained in the storage at recommended laboratory conditions.
  • High Solubility: Its disodium salt formulation can be prepared and handled easily in laboratory experiments.

General Description

Chromotrope 2B (CAS: 548-80-1) from TriStains is a premium-grade histological and microbiological stain that was provided. It is also known as 2-(4-Nitrophenylazo)chromotropic acid disodium salt or Acid Red 176, which is an azo dye with high solubility, chemical stability, and reliable staining properties. It finds wide application in microscopy, biological staining and analytical procedures in research and diagnostic laboratories.

Need to buy Chromotrope 2B? TriStains provides histological stains and dyes of laboratory grade that are produced with a high level of quality standards to maintain purity, reproducibility and stability. TriStains has competitive pricing, a variety of pack sizes and offers quality shipping to ensure they cater to the needs of laboratories by offering the ability to access high-performance staining reagents at a regular and reliable price. Chromotrope 2B (CAS: 548-80-1) is offered at a cost-effective price which can be used in research, academic and industrial laboratories. This product is affordable and a regular quality product offered in different package sizes to fulfill small and large quantities. Our sales team can be contacted or we have our site which can give the current pricing and bulk order details

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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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10g

CAS No

548-80-1

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alternate Names 2-(4-Nitrophenylazo)chromotropic acid disodium salt; Acid Red 176
CAS Number 548-80-1
Molecular Weight 513.37
Molecular Formula: C16H9N3Na2O10S2

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

CI: 16575

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Physical State Solid
Storage Store at room temperature
Melting Point 300° C

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
PubChem CID 5464171
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1N/N=C/2C(=CC3=CC(=CC(=C3C2=O)O)S(=O)(=O)[O-]) S(=O)(=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

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