Sulforhodamine B

Name: Sulforhodamine B
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000715

About Sulforhodamine B

Listed under CAS 3520-42-1, Sulforhodamine B is a biological stain available from Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 95%. With the molecular formula C27H29N2NaO7S2, it has a molar mass of 580.7 g/mol. The IUPAC name is sodium 4-[3-(diethylamino)-6-diethylazaniumylidenexanthen-9-yl]benzene-1,3-disulfonate. It is also known as Acid Red 52 or Sulforhodamine B monosodium salt.

It is supplied as green to very dark green and brown to very dark brown powder or crystals. Solubility: soluble (water). Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span histology and cytology staining, microscopy, clinical laboratories and dyes and pigments manufacture. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and textiles and dyeing.

Available in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g and 100 g packs, Sulforhodamine B is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Histology & cytology staining
Microscopy
Clinical laboratories
Dyes & pigments manufacture

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sulforhodamine B
Catalogue No.	VQ-000715
CAS Number	3520-42-1
IUPAC name	sodium 4-[3-(diethylamino)-6-diethylazaniumylidenexanthen-9-yl]benzene-1,3-disulfonate
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₂₉N₂NaO₇S₂
Molecular weight	580.7 g/mol
Exact mass	580.1314
Purity / assay	95%
HSN code	32049000
InChIKey	SXQCTESRRZBPHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCN(CC)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(=C3C=CC(=[N+](CC)CC)C=C3O2)C4=C(C=C(C=C4)S(=O)(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	9916275

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Green to very dark green and brown to very dark brown powder or crystals
Solubility	Soluble (water)
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 8
TPSA	147 Å²
Synonyms	Acid Red 52, Sulforhodamine B monosodium salt, C.I. Acid Red 52, Acid Rhodamine B, Lissamine Rhodamine, Kiton Rhodamine B, Xylene Red B, Amido Rhodamine B, Acid Red XB, Food Red 106, Fenazo Pink XXB, Solar Rhodamine B

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sulforhodamine B?

The CAS Registry Number of Sulforhodamine B is 3520-42-1. It is also known as Acid Red 52, Sulforhodamine B monosodium salt, C.I. Acid Red 52.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sulforhodamine B?

Sulforhodamine B has the molecular formula C27H29N2NaO7S2 and a molecular weight of 580.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium 4-[3-(diethylamino)-6-diethylazaniumylidenexanthen-9-yl]benzene-1,3-disulfonate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sulforhodamine B can I order?

We supply Sulforhodamine B in (95%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sulforhodamine B?

Yes. Every lot of Sulforhodamine B is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sulforhodamine B be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Sulforhodamine B worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.