Methyl red
Key Features and Details
Methyl Red
SYNONYMS: 2-(4-Dimethylaminophenylazo)benzoic acid; 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene-2-carboxylic acid; Acid Red 2
CAS: #
493-52-7
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C15H15N3O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 269.304 g/mol
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 750102
EC No: 207-776-1
MDL No: MFCD00002425
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Methyl Red
Application Notes
Methyl red is used in the Methyl Red (MR) Test, used to identify bacteria producing stable acids by mechanisms of mixed acid fermentation of glucose.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Indicator | Dye
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02152545-CF
Base Catalog Number: 152545
Alternate Names: 2-(4-Dimethylaminophenylazo)benzoic acid; 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene-2-carboxylic acid; Acid Red 2
Beilstein Registration No
: 750102
CAS
: #
493-52-7
EC No
: 207-776-1
Format
: Powder
Grade
: ACS
MDL No
: MFCD00002425
Melting Point
: 181-182 DEG C
Molecular Formula
: C15H15N3O2
Molecular Weight
: 269.304 g/mol
PPE
: Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
RTECS No
: DG8960000
Solubility
: ALMOST INSOL IN WATER; SOL IN ALC & ACETIC ACID
UV Visible Absorbance
: ?max 410 nm (lit.)
