Merck
All Photos(3)

P3532

Sigma-Aldrich

Phenol Red

powder, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):
Phenolsulfonphthalein
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H14O5S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
354.38
Beilstein:
326470
EC Number:
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.47

product line

BioReagent

Quality Level

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

visual transition interval

6.8-8.2, yellow to red

mp

>300 °C

solubility

1 M NaOH: 1 mg/mL

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

Oc1ccc(cc1)C2(OS(=O)(=O)c3ccccc23)c4ccc(O)cc4

InChI

1S/C19H14O5S/c20-15-9-5-13(6-10-15)19(14-7-11-16(21)12-8-14)17-3-1-2-4-18(17)25(22,23)24-19/h1-12,20-21H

InChI key

BELBBZDIHDAJOR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Looking for similar products? Visit Product Comparison Guide

Compare Similar Items

View Full Comparison

1 of 4

This Item
P02901.593751.37038
Phenol Red powder, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture

Sigma-Aldrich

P3532

Phenol Red

Phenol red solution 0.5%, liquid, sterile-filtered, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture

Sigma-Aldrich

P0290

Phenol red solution

Phenol red (phenolsulfonphthalein) Reag. Ph Eur

Supelco

1.59375

Phenol red

product line

BioReagent

product line

BioReagent

product line

-

product line

-

form

powder

form

liquid

form

solid

form

solid

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

-

technique(s)

-

mp

>300 °C

mp

-

mp

>300 °C

mp

>300 °C

solubility

1 M NaOH: 1 mg/mL

solubility

-

solubility

-

solubility

0.77 g/L

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing

application(s)

-

application(s)

-

application(s)

-

General description

Phenol Red is a phenolsulfonphthalein compound. It is present as a sulfonated hydroxyquinone in weakly acidic aqueous solutions. In alkaline solutions, the dye forms a hydrophilic dianion (a small, red anion and has a larger conjugated system than the yellow hydroxyquinone).

Application

Phenol red is commonly used as a pH indicator in biology and medicine. It is incorporated into microbiological culture media for the identification of Escherichia coli strains. Its clinical diagnostic applications include investigation of gastric and duodenal ulcers and in the assessment of tear function in ophthalmology. Phenol red is also used as a tracer to assess the permeability of the ileal mucosal membrane and to assess bacterial leakage through root-filling materials in dentistry.
Suitable for use as a pH indicator.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

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

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot/Batch Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.

Already Own This Product?

Documents related to the products that you have purchased in the past have been gathered in the Document Library for your convenience.

Visit the Document Library

Difficulty Finding Your Product Or Lot/Batch Number?

Product numbers are combined with Pack Sizes/Quantity when displayed on the website (example: T1503-25G). Please make sure you enter ONLY the product number in the Product Number field (Example: T1503).

Example:

T1503
Product Number
-
25G
Pack Size/Quantity

Additional examples:

705578-5MG-PW

PL860-CGA/SHF-1EA

MMYOMAG-74K-13

1000309185

enter as 1.000309185)

Having trouble? Feel free to contact Technical Service for assistance.

Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product's label following the words 'Lot' or 'Batch'.

Aldrich Products

  • For a lot number such as TO09019TO, enter it as 09019TO (without the first two letters 'TO').

  • For a lot number with a filling-code such as 05427ES-021, enter it as 05427ES (without the filling-code '-021').

  • For a lot number with a filling-code such as STBB0728K9, enter it as STBB0728 without the filling-code 'K9'.

Not Finding What You Are Looking For?

In some cases, a COA may not be available online. If your search was unable to find the COA you can request one.

Request COA

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service