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Pyranine, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Pyranine is used as a fluorescent pH indicator with emission change in the physiological pH range. It acts as a dye in optical sensor applications. It finds application as a coloring agent and biological stain. It is also used in the measurement of pH of intracellular fluid in the cells.
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Pyranine is used as a fluorescent pH indicator with emission change in the physiological pH range. It acts as a dye in optical sensor applications. It finds application as a coloring agent and biological stain. It is also used in the measurement of pH of intracellular fluid in the cells.
Solubility
Soluble in water and glacial acetic acid.
Notes
This dye is a highly water soluble, brightly fluorescent dye useful as a fluorescent pH indicator with emission change in the physiological pH range and as a dye in optical sensor applications.Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 4107272 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and glacial acetic acid. |
Formula Weight | 524.39 |
Chemical Name or Material | Pyranine |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 228-783-6 |
RTECSNumber | UR2700000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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