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Stains & Dyes

Eosin Yellow

RA001374 CAS 17372-87-1 Microscopy

Identity

Product code
RA001374
CAS number
17372-87-1
Grade
Microscopy
Purity
90% dye content
Molecular formula
C20H6Br4Na2O5
Molecular weight
691.88

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Brownish red —
Density [g/cm3] 1.018 g/cm3 g/cm3

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Brownish red fine powder —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.005 % %
Suitability (for microscopy) Passes test —
Absorption maxima 515 - 518 nm nm
Dye content (by spectrophotometry) Min 90 % %
Solubility Clear solution —
Absorptivity (A 1%/1cm; at λmax; in water) 1200 - 1400 —
Loss on drying (110 °C) Max 8 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.005 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.005 % %
Nickel (Ni) Max 0.005 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 g RA001374-PK-25G
100 g RA001374-PK-100G
500 g RA001374-PK-500G