Cresol red
CAS Number1733-12-6
FormulaC21H18O5S
Mol. Weight382.43 g/mol
Cresol red
What is Cresol red?
Cresol red is a chemical compound with CAS number 1733-12-6 and molecular formula C21H18O5S. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Cresol Red is used as a tracking dye in DNA, RNA (agarose) and protein (polyacrylamide) electrophoresis. In agarose, Cresol Red runs with an apparent molecular size of approx. 125 bp DNA. Cresol Red does not inhibit Taq polymerase. Recently Cresol Red has been used as a pH sensitive indicator dye in nanoengineered optical urea biosensors films and hetero-core structured fiber optic pH sensor.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
382.43 g/mol
Grade
indicator grade
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
EC Number
217-064-2
WGK Germany
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