[091690049] CAS 34487-61-1 | Phenol red, 0.5% solution, 100 mL | MP bio
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091690049 | CAS 34487-61-1 | Phenol red, 0.5% solution | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Phenol red is an acid-base indicator. It is made by condensing two moles of phenol with one mole of o-sulfobenzoic acid anhydride. Phenol red in tissue culture media can act as a weak estrogen, especially with human breast cancer cells. Phenol red can be used to measure hydrogen peroxide in cultured macrophages in multiwell plates.
| SKU | 091690049 |
| Alternate Names | Phenolsulfonphthalein |
| Application Notes | Phenol Red is used as a pH indicator in cell culture applications. A solution of phenol red will have a yellow color at a pH of 6.4 or below and a red color at a pH of 8.2 and above. Phenol red in tissue culture media can act as a weak estrogen, especially with human breast cancer cells. Phenol red can be used to measure hydrogen peroxide in cultured macrophages in multiwell plates. |
| Base Catalog Number | 1690049 |
| CAS # | 34487-61-1 |
| Format | Solution |
| Formulation Details | Liquid | Phenol Red Sodium Salt: 5000.00000 mg/L |
| Molecular Formula | C19H13O5SNa(Lit.) |
| Molecular Weight | 376.36(Lit.) |
| Pack Size | 100 mL |
| pH | Visual transition interval is from pH 6.8 (yellow) to pH 8.2 (red) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (100 mg/mL-clear red solution) methanol or ethanol (200 mg/mL). |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Typical Working Concentration | It is typically used in cell culture media at 11 mg/L. |
| 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. |
