Alizarine, GR

Name: Alizarine, GR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000463

About Alizarine, GR

Listed under CAS 72-48-0, Alizarine is a biological stain available from Vaqora Chemicals (AR grade). With the molecular formula C14H8O4, it has a molar mass of 240.21 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1,2-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione. It is also known as 1,2-Dihydroxyanthraquinone or Mordant Red 1.

In its supplied form it is an orange to dark orange powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for 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.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg and 5 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Histology & cytology staining
Microscopy
Clinical laboratories
Dyes & pigments manufacture

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Alizarine, GR
Catalogue No.	VQ-000463
CAS Number	72-48-0
IUPAC name	1,2-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₈O₄
Molecular weight	240.21 g/mol
Exact mass	240.0423
Grade	AR
HSN code	32129090
InChIKey	RGCKGOZRHPZPFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=C(C=C3)O)O
PubChem CID	6293

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Orange to dark orange powder
LogP (XLogP3)	3.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	74.6 Å²
Synonyms	1,2-Dihydroxyanthraquinone, Mordant Red 1, Alizarin, Mordant Red 11, 1,2-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione, Turkey Red, Alizarin B, Alizarine Red, 1,2-Anthraquinonediol, Alizarine B, Eljon Madder, Alizarine NAC

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 72-48-0

Alizarine

CAS: 72-48-0
Formula: C₁₄H₈O₄
MW: 240.21 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Alizarine, GR?

The CAS Registry Number of Alizarine, GR is 72-48-0. It is also known as 1,2-Dihydroxyanthraquinone, Mordant Red 1, Alizarin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Alizarine, GR?

Alizarine, GR has the molecular formula C14H8O4 and a molecular weight of 240.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,2-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of Alizarine, GR can I order?

We supply Alizarine, GR in AR grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Alizarine, GR?

Yes. Every lot of Alizarine, GR 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 Alizarine, GR be shipped internationally?

Yes. Alizarine, GR is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.