Phenol blue

Agent Name
Phenol blue
CAS Number
2150-58-5
Formula
C14-H14-N2-O
Major Category
Dyes
Phenol blue formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-one, 4-(p-dimethylaminophenyl)imino-; 4-(p-Dimethylaminophenyl)imino-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1-one; Indoaniline, N,N-dimethyl-; N,N-Dimethylindoaniline; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Dyes
Description
Dark brown powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Classification code: drug/therapeutic agent; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
A poison by the intraperitoneal route; [Sax] May cause skin irritation or allergic dermatitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
mp = 133-134 deg C; [Sax]

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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