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Purpurin

CAS No
81-54-9
Synonym(s)
1,2,4-Trihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione
Molecular Formula:
C14H8O5
Molecular Weight:
256.21
EC Number:
201-359-8
Colour Index Number:
–
PubChem CID:
6683
MDL number:
MFCD00001203
Specification SDS Available pack size: 100g, 10g, 5g, 25g, 50g
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Purpurin CAS: 81-54-9 | MF: C14H8O5 | MW: 256.21, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Purpurin is a dye that occurs naturally and is derived from the roots of the madder plant. It has a reddish color and its molecular formula is C14H8O5. Purpurin is also known as 1,2,4-Trihydroxyanthraquinone, Hydroxylizaric acid, and Verantin. Purpurin is a natural dye compound that has been applied in various fields, including histology, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.

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.

Application :

  • Purpurin is used as a nuclear stain in histology.
  • It can be used as a biological stain in microscopy to highlight certain cell and tissue structures.

Benefits :

  • Can exhibit selective binding or interactions with specific analytes or biomolecules
  • Versatile and cost-effective
  • Compatible with a wide range of sample matrices and experimental conditions
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81-54-9

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alternate Names 1,2,4-Trihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione
Application Purpurin is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor
CAS Number 81-54-9
Molecular Weight 256.21
Molecular Formula: C14H8O5

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

Purpurin is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that reduces the formation of azoxymethane-induced aberrant crypt foci in rat colon studies.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Physical State Solid
Solubility Soluble in water (partly), alcohol, ether, DMSO (~0.5 mg/ml), and DMF (~0.5 mg/ml).
Storage Store at room temperature
Melting Point 253-256° C (lit.)
Boiling Point ~525.1° C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
Density ~1.7 g/cm3 (Predicted)
Refractive Index n20D 1.77 (Predicted)
IC50 Plasmodium falciparum: IC50 = >1 µM; Spermidine-induced autoactivation of plasma hyaluronan-binding protein : IC50 = 6.6 µM; Female germline-specific tumor suppressor gld-1: IC50 = 6.69 µM (caenorhabditis elegans)

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
WGK Germany 3
RTECS CB8200000
PubChem CID 6683
Merck Index 14: 7945
MDL Number MFCD00001203
EC Number 201-359-8
Beilstein Registry 1887127
SMILES C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C=C3O)O)O

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