Methyl red sodium salt

Name: Methyl red sodium salt
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000626

About Methyl red sodium salt

Methyl red sodium salt is a biological stain carrying the CAS registry number 845-10-3. The compound has the formula C15H15N3NaO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 292.29 g/mol. Alternative names: Acid Red 2 and Methyl Red, Sodium Salt.

It is supplied as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 7 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.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 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	Methyl red sodium salt
Catalogue No.	VQ-000626
CAS Number	845-10-3
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₁₅N₃NaO₂
Molecular weight	292.29 g/mol
Exact mass	292.1062
HSN code	29270090
InChIKey	LMTJBYKTWFYXOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N=NC2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O.[Na]
PubChem CID	131860545

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 5
TPSA	65.3 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302+H312+H332Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, 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

Other grades of CAS 845-10-3

ACS

Methyl red sodium salt, ACS

CAS: 845-10-3
Formula: C₁₅H₁₅N₃NaO₂
MW: 292.29 g/mol

VQ-046783

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl red sodium salt?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl red sodium salt is 845-10-3. It is also known as 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene-2'-carboxylic acid sodium salt, Acid Red 2, Methyl Red, Sodium Salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl red sodium salt?

Methyl red sodium salt has the molecular formula C15H15N3NaO2 and a molecular weight of 292.29 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl red sodium salt can I order?

We supply Methyl red sodium salt, in 25 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 Methyl red sodium salt?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl red sodium salt 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 Methyl red sodium salt be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl red sodium salt 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.