Phenolphthalein sodium
Agent Name
Phenolphthalein sodium
CAS Number
518-51-4
Formula
C20-H14-O4.2Na
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, disodium salt; 1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, sodium salt (1:2); [ChemIDplus] Phenolphthalein disodium salt; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Indicator Dyes
Description
Purple crystalline powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an acid-base indicator and therapeutic cathartic; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Phenolphthalein."
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