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Organic Chemicals

Alizarine

RA000463 CAS 72-48-0 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000463
CAS number
72-48-0
Grade
AR
Molecular formula
C14H8O4
Molecular weight
240.22

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Orange powder —
pH value 5 - 7.2 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 279 - 283 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 430 °C °C
Solubility in water [% weight] Sparingly soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Orange colored powder —
pH 5.5- 6.8 Yellow to reddish-violet —
Absorption maxima (λmax1) c= 0.01 g/L ; 0.1 NaOH 564 - 568 nm nm
Absorption maxima (λmax2) c= 0.01 g/L ; 0.1 NaOH 605 - 609 nm nm
Absorptivity (A 1%/1cm; at λmax2) Min 525 —
Sulphated ash Max 1 % %
Loss on drying Max 5 % %
Absorptivity (A 1%/1cm; at λmax1) Min 625 —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 g RA000463-PK-25G
100 g RA000463-PK-100G