Phenol Red Solution (0.5%, Sterile) - BioReagent, indicator, sterile, 0.5% , CAS No.143-74-8

CAS: 143-74-8 Cat. No.: P1509625 Molecular Weight: 354.38 EC Number: 205-609-7

GRADE & PURITY BioReagent, Indicator, Sterile, 0.5%

Synonyms

Phenol Red Solution

Storage

Store at 2-8°C

Shipped In

Wet ice

Application

Cell Culture

Overview

  Phenol red, also known as phenolsulfonphthalein, is a dark red crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 354.38 and a CAS number of 143-74-8. It is soluble in water, alcohols and acetone, and almost insoluble in ethers and chloroform. When dissolved in alkali hydroxide or alkali carbonate solutions, it turns dark red and remains stable in the air, making it suitable for use as a component in differential media for microbial culture.

  The 0.5% Phenol Red Solution is composed of phenol red, deionized water and a small amount of alkali, presenting a dark red color. It can serve as an indicator for solutions such as D-Hanks, Hanks, MEM, RPMI 1640 and DMEM. The color of the solution varies with pH values: It turns purple-red when pH>7.8; It turns peach-red when pH=7.6; It turns red when pH=7.4; It turns orange-red when pH=7.0; It turns yellow when pH=6.5; It turns lemon yellow when pH<6.5. Since the pH of most cell culture solutions is close to 7.4-7.6, the solution usually appears red or peach-red after adding phenol red solution. A color change from red to yellow indicates a decrease in pH, which is detrimental to the normal growth of cells and reminds experimenters to adjust the pH to an appropriate range. Note: This product is for research use only and not intended for clinical diagnosis or treatment.

Operating Procedures (For Reference Only)

1. Ready to use without further preparation.

2. The concentration of 0.5% phenol red solution is equivalent to 5 mg/mL. Generally, 1-2 mL of the solution can be added to 500 mL of the target medium.

3. The recommended working concentration in solutions like Hanks, MEM, RPMI-1640 and DMEM is 0.01-0.02‰ (i.e., 10-20 mg/L), which means the stock solution should be diluted 250-500 times before use. The dosage can be increased or decreased according to actual needs.

Precautions

1. Ensure aseptic operation during use to avoid microbial contamination.

2. This reagent has been sterilized by filtration through a 0.22 μm membrane. Discard the solution immediately if any suspended matter appears.

3. For your safety and health, wear a lab coat and disposable gloves during operation.

Specifications

Synonyms

Phenol Red Solution

Specifications & Purity

BioReagent, indicator, sterile, 0.5%

Stability And Storage

Store at room temperature long term (12 months).

Storage

Store at 2-8°C

Shipped In

Wet ice

This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.

Grade

BioReagent, Indicator, Sterile

Names and Identifiers

• Isomeric SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(OS2(=O)=O)(C3=CC=C(C=C3)O)C4=CC=C(C=C4)O
• Molecular Weight: 354.38
• Reaxy-Rn: 326470
• Reaxys-RN_link_address: https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=326470&ln=

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