Bioactivity | Phenol red (Phenolsulfonephthalein) sodium salt is a pH indicator dye, relying on a distinct color change from pink to yellow in case of a positive reaction[1] [2]. |
Name | Phenol Red sodium salt |
CAS | 34487-61-1 |
Formula | C19H13NaO5S |
Molar Mass | 376.36 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
Reference | [1]. Morgan A, et al. Caution for the routine use of phenol red - It is more than just a pH indicator. Chem Biol Interact. 2019;310:108739. [2]. Peltzer D, et al. Rapid and simple colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the detection of Bovine alphaherpesvirus 1. J Virol Methods. 2021;289:114041. |