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Stains & Dyes

Orcein

RA001981 CAS 1400-62-0 Microscopy

Identity

Product code
RA001981
CAS number
1400-62-0
Grade
Microscopy

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValue
Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour Black powder
Odour Odorless
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 2.268

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Dark brown to black-purplish powder —
Absorption maxima (λmax2) c= 0.01 g/L ; 0.1 NaOH 575 - 583 nm nm
Specific absorptivity 1%/1cm (at λmax) Min 270 —
Loss on drying Max 7 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
5 g RA001981-PK-5G
10 g RA001981-PK-10G