Sudan Ⅳ - AR , CAS No.85-83-6

CAS: 85-83-6 Cat. No.: S100286 Formula: C24H20N4O Molecular Weight: 380.44 Beilstein Registry Number: 709018 EC Number: 201-635-8
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GRADE & PURITY AR ? Analytical Reagent grade — high-purity chemicals meeting strict assay limits for lab analysis. Use when accuracy matters and trace impurities could skew results.
Synonyms
NSC-10472 | Ceres Red BB | Lacquer Red VS | Fat Red 2B | Biebrich Scarlet R, medicinal | Waxoline Red OM | 2-Naphthalenol, 1-[[2-methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]- | 1-[[2-Methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-2-naphthalenol | Resinol Red 2B |
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Why this grade

AR AR for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 48 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Sudan IV is a hydrophobic azo dye. It stains triglycerides and imparts an intense red color. The dye does not stain lipid droplets or phospholipids.

Sudan IV has been used to in en-face staining of aorta, stains the lipid rich plaques.[4] It has also been used to stain lipids atherosclerotic lesions of mice.


Specifications

Synonyms
NSC-10472 | Ceres Red BB | Lacquer Red VS | Fat Red 2B | Biebrich Scarlet R, medicinal | Waxoline Red OM | 2-Naphthalenol, 1-[[2-methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]- | 1-[[2-Methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-2-naphthalenol | Resinol Red 2B |
Specifications & Purity
AR
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
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Grade
AR
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504753832
Canonical Smiles
CC1=CC=CC=C1N=NC2=CC(=C(C=C2)N=NC3=C(C=CC4=CC=CC=C43)O)C
IUPAC Name
1-[[2-methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)diazenyl]phenyl]diazenyl]naphthalen-2-ol
InChIKey
RCTGMCJBQGBLKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C24H20N4O/c1-16-7-3-6-10-21(16)26-25-19-12-13-22(17(2)15-19)27-28-24-20-9-5-4-8-18(20)11-14-23(24)29/h3-15,29H,1-2H3
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=CC=CC=C1N=NC2=CC(=C(C=C2)N=NC3=C(C=CC4=CC=CC=C43)O)C
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
QL5775000
NSC Number
10472
Molecular Weight
380.44
Beilstein
709018

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassAzobenzenes
SubclassNot available
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentAzobenzenes
Alternative Parents Naphthols and derivatives  Toluenes  1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids  Azo compounds  Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organooxygen compounds  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents Azobenzene - 2-naphthol - Naphthalene - Toluene - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Benzenoid - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Azo compound - Organic 1,3-dipolar compound - Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound - Organic oxygen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic nitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Aromatic homopolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as azobenzenes. These are organonitrogen aromatic compounds that contain a central azo group, where each nitrogen atom is conjugated to a benzene ring.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
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10 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
A2206673Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2025 S100286
A2206740Certificate of AnalysisOct 13, 2025 S100286
E2422486Certificate of AnalysisMay 07, 2024 S100286
E2422490Certificate of AnalysisMay 07, 2024 S100286
E2626660Certificate of AnalysisMay 07, 2024 S100286
F2608635Certificate of AnalysisMay 07, 2024 S100286
F2622061Certificate of AnalysisMay 07, 2024 S100286
F2316783Certificate of AnalysisFeb 17, 2023 S100286
F2316792Certificate of AnalysisFeb 17, 2023 S100286
F2316795Certificate of AnalysisFeb 17, 2023 S100286
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityInsoluble in water; Soluble in Chloroform; Slightly soluble in Acetone,Ethanol,Benzene
Melt Point(°C)199°C
Molecular Weight380.400 g/mol
XLogP37.100
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count5
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass380.164 Da
Monoisotopic Mass380.164 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area69.700 Ų
Heavy Atom Count29
Formal Charge0
Complexity579.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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Solution Calculators
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