1340-02-9

Basic information

• Product Name: METHYL PURPLE
• Synonyms: METHYL PURPLE AR;8-Hydroxy-11-methyldibenz(B,E)(1,4)oxazepin-2(11H)one;Methyl Purple solution, 0.1% w/v in water;MethylePurple solution;METHYL PURPLE INDICATOR;METHYL PURPLE INDICATOR, AQUEOUS;METHYL PURPLE SOLUTION;METHYL PURPLE
• CAS NO: 1340-02-9
• Molecular Formula: C67H62N8Na4O14S3
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 231-791-2
• Product Categories: pH Indicators;Analytical Chemistry;Mixed Indicator Solutions (pH);No data available
• Mol File: 1340-02-9.mol

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Dark green/Liquid
• Density: 1.001 g/mL at 25 °C
• Storage Temp.: Refrigerator
• Solubility: Solubility Soluble in water, ethanol
• CAS DataBase Reference: METHYL PURPLE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: METHYL PURPLE(1340-02-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: METHYL PURPLE(1340-02-9)

Safety Data

• Statements: R10:Flammable.
• Safety Statements: S16:Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
• Hazardous Substances Data: 1340-02-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Science Labs:
Methyl purple is used as a pH indicator for its color-changing properties, turning from yellow in acidic solutions to purple in basic solutions, which is instrumental in educational and research settings for demonstrating pH variations.
Used in Microbiology and Biochemistry:
Methyl purple is used as a staining agent for bacteria and other microorganisms, aiding in their visualization and identification in microbiological studies and biochemical analyses.
Used in Medical Diagnostics and Histology:
In the medical field, Methyl purple serves as a valuable tool in diagnostics and histology, where it is utilized for staining tissues to assist in the examination and diagnosis of various conditions.
Used in Textile Industry:
Methyl purple is used as a textile dye, imparting color to fabrics in the production of garments and other textile products.
Used in Ink and Colorant Production:
This dye is also employed in the creation of inks and colorants, contributing to the vibrancy and variety of colors in printing and other applications.
Used in Antimicrobial and Anti-Cancer Research:
Methyl purple has been studied for its potential antimicrobial and anti-cancer properties, indicating its possible use in the development of new treatments and therapies in the future.

InChI:InChI=1/C37H36N2O10S3.2C15H15N3O2.4Na/c1-3-38(24-26-7-5-9-33(21-26)50(41,42)43)30-15-11-28(12-16-30)37(35-20-19-32(40)23-36(35)52(47,48)49)29-13-17-31(18-14-29)39(4-2)25-27-8-6-10-34(22-27)51(44,45)46;2*1-18(2)12-9-7-11(8-10-12)16-17-14-6-4-3-5-13(14)15(19)20;;;;/h5-23H,3-4,24-25H2,1-2H3,(H3,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49);2*3-10H,1-2H3,(H,19,20);;;;/q;;;4*+1/p-4/b;2*17-16+;;;;/rC37H34N2Na2O10S3.2C15H15N3O2.2Na/c1-3-38(24-26-7-5-9-33(21-26)52(43,44)45)30-15-11-28(12-16-30)37(35-20-19-32(42)23-36(35)54(48,49)51-41)29-13-17-31(18-14-29)39(4-2)25-27-8-6-10-34(22-27)53(46,47)50-40;2*1-18(2)12-9-7-11(8-10-12)16-17-14-6-4-3-5-13(14)15(19)20;;/h5-23H,3-4,24-25H2,1-2H3,(H,43,44,45);2*3-10H,1-2H3,(H,19,20);;/q;;;2*+1/p-2/b;2*17-16+;;