RHODAMINE B For Microscopy

C.I.No.45170 Rhodamine B is used in biology as a staining fluorescent dye, sometimes in combination with auramine O, as the auramine-rhodamine stain t

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC0783 For Microscopy 81-88-9 C28H31ClN2O3 479.02 3204.1342 60 Months

Packings

25 g,100 g

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour Dark green crystalline
Odour Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 210 - 211 °C
Density [g/cm3] 0.79
Solubility in water [% weight] Partially soluble in water

Specifications

Appearance Dark green crystalline powder
Absorption maxima in water 550-554 nm
Absorptivity (A 1%/1cm; at λmax, pH 7, on dried substances) Min 2100
Loss on drying (at 110°C) Max 5.0 %
Suitability (for microscopy) Passes test

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol
Signal Word Danger
UN No.
IMCO Class No.
Packing Group
Hazardous Statement H302-H318-H412
Precaution Statement P264-P270-P273-P280-P301 + P312-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 20-Jun-2019