alpha-Naphtholphthalein
Agent Name
alpha-Naphtholphthalein
CAS Number
596-01-0
Formula
C28-H18-O4
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)phthalide; [ChemIDplus] 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxynaphthalenyl)-1(3H)-isobenzofuranone; Di-p-alpha-naphtholphthalide; p-alpha-Naphtholphthalein; [Merck Index]
Category
Indicator Dyes
Description
Colorless solid when pure; Usually greyish-red; [Merck Index] Grey to brown solid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an indicator; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
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