Methyl red sodium salt
Agent Name
Methyl red sodium salt
CAS Number
845-10-3
Formula
C15-H15-N3-O2.Na
Major Category
Dyes
Synonyms
Methyl Red sodium; Sodium methyl red; Benzoic acid, 2-((4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)azo)-, sodium salt; Benzoic acid, 2-(2-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)diazenyl)-, sodium salt (1:1); Sodium 2-(p-(dimethylamino)phenylazo)benzoate; [ChemIDplus] Methyl Red, sodium salt; 2-(4-(Dimethylamino)phenylazo)benzoic acid, sodium salt; C.I. 13020; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Azo Dyes
Description
Red-brown powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a pH indicator, to make agar plates in bacteriology, and in food science; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Methyl red."
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