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Active ingredient reference standard

Erythrosine

Material overview

Erythrosine (AY-0217-001) — active ingredient reference standard. CAS 16423-68-0, formula C20H6I4Na2O5, molecular weight 879.86 g/mol. Request technical documentation and current availability.

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Technical identifiers

Catalog number
AY-0217-001
CAS number
16423-68-0
Molecular formula
C20H6I4Na2O5
Molecular weight
879.86 g/mol
Category
Active ingredient reference standard
Chemical name
2-(6-Hydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetraiodo-3-oxo-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Synonyms
Erythrosine B Disodium salt
SMILES
O=C([O-].[Na+])C1=CC=CC=C1C2=C3C=C(I)C(C(I)=C3OC4=C2C=C(I)C([O-].[Na+])=C4I)=O
Appearance
Red Solid
Light sensitive
No
Hygroscopic
No

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