l General Information |
Product Name | Phenolphthalein |
General description | Phenolphthalein is a widely applied but toxic indicator dye. |
Synonym | Phthalimetten; Phthalin; Euchessina; Phenolax; 3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-benzofuran-1-one |
Purity | ≥98.0%(T) | CAS Number | 77-09-8 |
Formula | C20H14O4 | Molecular Weight | 318.32 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥50mg/ml |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Phenolphthalein is an organic compound used as a laboratory reagent and pH indicator. Phenolphthalein exerts laxative effects by stimulating the intestinal mucosa and constricting smooth muscles. However, phenolphthalein is no longer used as a laxative due to the suspected carcinogenicity of this compound. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
