Bordeaux R

Name: Bordeaux R
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000505

About Bordeaux R

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Bordeaux R, a biological stain registered under CAS number 5858-33-3. The compound has the formula C20H12N2Na2O7S2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 502.4 g/mol. The IUPAC name is disodium, 3-hydroxy-4-(naphthalen-1-yldiazenyl)naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate. Common synonyms include Bordeaux Red and Acid Red 17.

The product is provided as a solid. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include histology and cytology staining, microscopy and clinical laboratories. It is used across academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and textiles and dyeing.

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

Typical applications

Histology & cytology staining
Microscopy
Clinical laboratories

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Bordeaux R
Catalogue No.	VQ-000505
CAS Number	5858-33-3
IUPAC name	disodium;3-hydroxy-4-(naphthalen-1-yldiazenyl)naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₁₂N₂Na₂O₇S₂
Molecular weight	502.4 g/mol
Exact mass	501.9881
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	LHRXTFDXJQAGAV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC=C2N=NC3=C4C=CC(=CC4=CC(=C3O)S(=O)(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
PubChem CID	22134

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 9
TPSA	176 Å²
Synonyms	Bordeaux Red, Acid Red 17, Acid Bordeaux, Sodium 1-(1'-naphthylazo)naphth-2-ol-3,6-disulphonate, Sodium 1(1'naphthylazo)naphth2ol3,6disulphonate, 2,7Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3hydroxy4(1naphthalenylazo), disodium salt, 2,7Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3hydroxy4(2(1naphthalenyl)diazenyl), sodium salt (1:2), C.I. Acid Red 17, Azo Bordeaux, C.I. Acid Red 17, disodium salt, Bordeaux B, Acid Bordeaux A

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Bordeaux R?

The CAS Registry Number of Bordeaux R is 5858-33-3. It is also known as Bordeaux Red, Acid Red 17, Acid Bordeaux.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bordeaux R?

Bordeaux R has the molecular formula C20H12N2Na2O7S2 and a molecular weight of 502.4 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Bordeaux R can I order?

We supply Bordeaux R, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Bordeaux R?

Yes. Every lot of Bordeaux R 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 Bordeaux R be shipped internationally?

Yes. Bordeaux R 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.