3-Cresol purple

Agent Name
3-Cresol purple
CAS Number
2303-01-7
Formula
C21-H18-O5-S
Major Category
Dyes
3-Cresol purple formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Cresol purple; m-Cresol Purple; m-Cresolsulfonephthalein; Phenol, 4,4'-(1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis(3-methyl-; Phenol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis(3-methyl-, S,S-dioxide (9CI); m-Cresol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)di-, S,S-dioxide (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Indicator Dyes
Description
Powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an acid-base indicator; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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