Lissamine rhodamine B

Name: Lissamine rhodamine B
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000612

About Lissamine rhodamine B

Listed under CAS 62796-29-6, Lissamine rhodamine B is a biological stain available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C27H29ClN2O6S2, molecular weight 577.1 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 5-chlorosulfonyl-2-[3-(diethylamino)-6-diethylazaniumylidenexanthen-9-yl]benzenesulfonate. Common synonyms include Sulforhodamine B acid chloride and Lissamine rhodamine B sulfonyl chloride.

In its supplied form it is green to dark green powder or crystals. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

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

Available in 1 g, 5 g and 1 kg packs, Lissamine rhodamine B is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Histology & cytology staining
Microscopy
Clinical laboratories

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Lissamine rhodamine B
Catalogue No.	VQ-000612
CAS Number	62796-29-6
IUPAC name	5-chlorosulfonyl-2-[3-(diethylamino)-6-diethylazaniumylidenexanthen-9-yl]benzenesulfonate
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₂₉ClN₂O₆S₂
Molecular weight	577.1 g/mol
Exact mass	576.1156
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	YERWMQJEYUIJBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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)Cl)S(=O)(=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	65223

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Green to dark green powder or crystals
LogP (XLogP3)	3.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 7
TPSA	124 Å²
Synonyms	Sulforhodamine B acid chloride, Lissamine rhodamine B sulfonyl chloride, 2-(3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthylium-9-yl)-5-(chlorosulfonyl)benzenesulfonate, 2-[3,6-Bis(diethylamino)xanthylium-9-yl]-5-(chlorosulfonyl)benzenesulfonate, 9-[4-(chlorosulphonyl)-2-sulphonatophenyl]-3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthylium, C27H29ClN2O6S2, 9-(4-(Chlorosulphonyl)-2-sulphonatophenyl)-3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthylium, Xanthylium, 9-(4-(chlorosulfonyl)-2-sulfophenyl)-3,6-bis(diethylamino)-, inner salt, SulforhodamineBacidchloride, Sulforhodamine Bacidchloride, Xanthylium, 9-[4-(chlorosulfonyl)-2-sulfophenyl]-3,6-bis(diethylamino)-,inner salt, Sulforhodamine B acid chloride, suitable for fluorescence, technical

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Lissamine rhodamine B?

The CAS Registry Number of Lissamine rhodamine B is 62796-29-6. It is also known as Sulforhodamine B acid chloride, Lissamine rhodamine B sulfonyl chloride, 2-(3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthylium-9-yl)-5-(chlorosulfonyl)benzenesulfonate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Lissamine rhodamine B?

Lissamine rhodamine B has the molecular formula C27H29ClN2O6S2 and a molecular weight of 577.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-chlorosulfonyl-2-[3-(diethylamino)-6-diethylazaniumylidenexanthen-9-yl]benzenesulfonate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Lissamine rhodamine B can I order?

We supply Lissamine rhodamine B, in 1 g, 5 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Lissamine rhodamine B?

Yes. Every lot of Lissamine rhodamine 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 Lissamine rhodamine B be shipped internationally?

Yes. Lissamine rhodamine B 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.