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Biological Stains and Dyes

ERYTHROSINE B For Microscopy

C.I.No.45430 It is used as a food colouring, in printing inks, as a biological stain, a dental plaque disclosing agent and a radiopaque medium. Red No. 3, Solvent Red 140, Acid Red 51, FD&C #3 C.I. Food Red 14; 3',6'-Dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H0,9'-[9H]xanthen]-3-one disodium salt

Article code
03700
CAS
16423-68-0
Grade
For Microscopy
Purity
80%
Category
Biological Stains and Dyes

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Properties

Article No.
03700
Grade
For Microscopy
Purity
80%
CAS No.
16423-68-0
Molecular Formula
C20H6I4Na2O5
Molecular Weight
879.84
H.S. Code
3204.9000
Shelf Life
60 Months

Product information

Article No.03700GradeFor Microscopy
Purity80%CAS No.16423-68-0
Molecular FormulaC20H6I4Na2O5Molecular Weight879.84
H.S. Code3204.9000Shelf Life60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColourDark red
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]303 °CSolubility in water [% weight]Soluble in water

Specifications

AppearanceDark red coloured powderDye contentMin 80%
Absorption maxima524 - 527 nmSpecific Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.005 g/l; water)930 - 1170
Loss on drying (at 110°C)Max 10.0%

Packaging options

  • 25 g (00025)
  • 500 g (00500)
  • 100 g (00100)

Details

ERYTHROSINE B For Microscopy C.I.No.45430 It is used as a food colouring, in printing inks, as a biological stain, a dental plaque disclosing agent and a radiopaque medium. Red No. 3, Solvent Red 140, Acid Red 51, FD&C #3 C.I. Food Red 14; 3',6'-Dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H0,9'-[9H]xanthen]-3-one disodium salt MSDS DE EN FR KO PT ES TH TR COAs Packings 25 g (00025) 500 g (00500) 100 g (00100) Print friendly version Article No. 03700 Grade For Microscopy Purity 80% CAS No. 16423-68-0 Molecular Formula C 2 0 H 6 I 4 Na 2 O 5 Molecular Weight 879.84 H.S. Code 3204.9000 Shelf Life 60 Months Physical Properties Physical state at 20 °C Solid Colour Dark red Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 303 °C Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water Specifications Appearance Dark red coloured powder Dye content Min 80% Absorption maxima 524 - 527 nm Specific Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.005 g/l; water) 930 - 1170 Loss on drying (at 110°C) Max 10.0% Safety Information and Hazard Symbols Symbol: GHS07 Signal Word: Warning Hazardous Statement: H302-H413 Precaution Statement: P273 - P301 + P312 + P330 Revision Date: 28-May-2025 Home Lab Chemicals Biological Stains and Dyes ERYTHROSINE B

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