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Organic Chemicals

Safranine

RA002253 CAS 477-73-6 Microscopy

Identity

Product code
RA002253
CAS number
477-73-6
Grade
Microscopy
Molecular formula
C20H19ClN4
Molecular weight
350.84

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Dark reddish brown —
Odour Pungent odour —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] Min 240 °C °C
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Dark Greenish coloured powder —
Absorption maxima (50% ethanol ) 525 - 535 nm nm
Absorptivity (A 1%/1cm; at λmax) Min 875 —
Absorbance ratio (A λmax -15 nm/ A λmax +15 nm) 1.10 - 1.32 —
Loss on drying (110 °C) Max 15 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 g RA002253-PK-25G
100 g RA002253-PK-100G
1 kg RA002253-PK-1KG