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Sigma-Aldrich

Direct Red 81

Dye content 50 %

Synonym(s):

DR 81, Disodium 7-benzamido-4-hydroxy-3-[[4-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C29H19N5Na2O8S2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
675.60
Colour Index Number:
28160
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.47

form

powder

Quality Level

composition

Dye content, 50%

mp

240 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 0.1%, dark red

λmax

397 nm
508 nm (2nd)

ε (extinction coefficient)

≥12000 at 272-278 nm in H2O at 0.01 g/L

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[Na+].[Na+].Oc1c(N=Nc2ccc(cc2)N=Nc3ccc(cc3)S([O-])(=O)=O)c(cc4cc(NC(=O)c5ccccc5)ccc14)S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/C29H21N5O8S2.2Na/c35-28-25-15-12-23(30-29(36)18-4-2-1-3-5-18)16-19(25)17-26(44(40,41)42)27(28)34-33-21-8-6-20(7-9-21)31-32-22-10-13-24(14-11-22)43(37,38)39;;/h1-17,35H,(H,30,36)(H,37,38,39)(H,40,41,42);;/q;2*+1/p-2

InChI key

UFUQRRYHIHJMPB-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Bacterial consortium NBNJ6 has an ability to decolorize direct red 81 (DR81).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Decolorization of diazo dye Direct Red 81 by a novel bacterial consortium
Junnarkar N
World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 22:2, 163-168 (2006)
H-S Wu et al.
Journal of microscopy, 231(Pt 1), 70-80 (2008-07-22)
Quantitation of connective tissue versus parenchymal tissue compartments is important in assessment of fibrosis (scarring) and its progression in liver disease. This paper presents a two-step algorithm for quantifying fibrosis in liver biopsies stained with Sirius red. With this staining
Edwin C K Heng et al.
Journal of cellular biochemistry, 98(2), 409-420 (2006-01-28)
CCN2, (connective tissue growth factor, CTGF) is a matricellular factor associated with fibrosis that plays an important role in the production and maintenance of fibrotic lesions. Increased collagen deposition and accumulation is a common feature of fibrotic tissues. The mechanisms
Ståle Sund et al.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 19(11), 2838-2845 (2004-09-24)
Chronic morphological changes in the kidney allograft predict long-term graft function, but there are few studies comparing different methods in assessing chronic lesions. In the present study, we evaluated allograft cortical interstitial fibrosis, and compared semiquantitative assessment with computerized image
Ana Teresa Pugas Carvalho et al.
Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 36(2), 120-125 (2003-01-25)
Eosinophil accumulation and activation are characteristic features of inflammation in allergic diseases and in host defense against parasites. To investigate the involvement of eosinophils in inflamed and noninflamed mucosa of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Specimens of inflamed colonic

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