Erythrosine B
Erythrosine B is an artificial dye widely used in the food and textile industries. Erythrosine B is also a novel photosensitizer which has been used to develop animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
16423-68-0
Product Name Alternative
Erythrosin extra bluish
UNSPSC
12171500
Hazard Statement
H302, H413
Target
Fluorescent Dye
Type
Dye Reagents
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Erythrosin_B.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
98.0
Solubility
DMSO : 33.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 33.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1OC2(C3=C(OC4=C2C=C(I)C(O[Na])=C4I)C(I)=C(O[Na])C(I)=C3)C5=C1C=CC=C5
Molecular Formula
C20H6I4Na2O5
Molecular Weight
879.86
Precautions
H302, H413
References & Citations
[1]Chen W, et al. Establishing an experimental rat model of photodynamically-induced retinal vein occlusion using erythrosin B. Int J Ophthalmol. 2014 Apr 18;7 (2) :232-8.|[2]Chequer FM, et al. Genotoxic and mutagenic effects of erythrosine B, a xanthene food dye, on HepG2 cells. Food Chem Toxicol. 2012 Oct;50 (10) :3447-51.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Dye Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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