36402-77-4

Basic information

• Product Name: BENZYL ORANGE
• Synonyms: BENZYL ORANGE;4-[[4-[(Phenylmethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]benzenesulfonic acid sodium salt
• CAS NO: 36402-77-4
• Molecular Formula: C19H16N3NaO3S
• Molecular Weight: 389.4
• Product Categories: Analytical Chemistry;Indicator (pH);pH Indicators
• Mol File: 36402-77-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Water Solubility: Soluble in water
• CAS DataBase Reference: BENZYL ORANGE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: BENZYL ORANGE(36402-77-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: BENZYL ORANGE(36402-77-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 36402-77-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Benzyl orange is a synthetic organic compound commonly used as a pH indicator in chemical experiments. It is typically a dark red or maroon solid that turns yellow when dissolved in water. Benzyl orange changes color in response to changes in pH, making it useful for determining the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is commonly used in laboratory settings to identify the endpoint of titrations and to monitor the progress of chemical reactions. Benzyl orange is also used in the textile industry as a dye and in the food industry as a food colorant. It is important to handle benzyl orange with care as it can potentially cause skin and eye irritation.