Difference between revisions of "Resorcinol blue"

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resorcin blue; lacmoid; iris blue B; fluorescent blue; CI 51400
 
resorcin blue; lacmoid; iris blue B; fluorescent blue; CI 51400
  
== Other Properties ==
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, phenol, glacial acetic acid. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in chloroform, benzene, ligroin.
 
Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, phenol, glacial acetic acid. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in chloroform, benzene, ligroin.

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Description

Dark violet, flaky crystals. Resorcinol blue is used as an acid-base indicator. As a 0.2% ethanol solution, it is red at pH 4.4 and blue at pH 6.4. Resorcinol blue is also used as an indicator stain for proteins. It has been used as a direct dye for wool and silk fibers.

Synonyms and Related Terms

resorcin blue; lacmoid; iris blue B; fluorescent blue; CI 51400

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, phenol, glacial acetic acid. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in chloroform, benzene, ligroin.

Composition (OH)2C6H3N[C6H2(OH)3]2