Phenolphthalein

• Description:

  Phenolphthalein is an acid-base indicator that is colorless in an acidic environment and pink in an alkaline environment. Phenolphthalein is genotoxic and potentially carcinogenic to mice. In addition, phenolphthalein is also a blood indicator[1][2][3].

• UNSPSC:

  12171500

• Hazard Statement:

  H315, H341, H350, H361

• Target:

  Fluorescent Dye

• Type:

  Dye Reagents

• Related Pathways:

  Others

• Field of Research:

  Cancer

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/Phenolphthalein.html

• Purity:

  99.86

• Solubility:

  DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL

• Smiles:

  O=C1OC (C2=CC=C (O) C=C2) (C3=CC=C (O) C=C3) C4=C1C=CC=C4

• Molecular Formula:

  C20H14O4

• Molecular Weight:

  318.33

• Precautions:

  H315, H341, H350, H361

• References & Citations:

  [1]Fleischmann C, et al. Color indicator for supramolecular polymer chemistry: phenolphthalein-containing thermo- and pH-sensitive N- (Isopropyl) acrylamide copolymers and β-cyclodextrin complexation. Macromol Rapid Commun. 2013 Jul 12;34 (13) :1085-9.|[2]Higaki R S, et al. A study of the sensitivity, stability and specificity of phenolphthalein as an indicator test for blood[J]. Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal, 1976, 9 (3) : 97-102.|[3]Stoll R E, et al. Phenolphthalein and bisacodyl: assessment of genotoxic and carcinogenic responses in heterozygous p53 (+/−) mice and Syrian hamster embryo (SHE) assay[J]. Toxicological Sciences, 2006, 90 (2) : 440-450.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  4°C (Powder, protect from light)

• Scientific Category:

  Dye Reagents

• Clinical Information:

  Launched

• CAS Number:

  77-09-8