Rose Bengal
Rose Bengal is a photosensitizer that acts on microbial cells. Rose Bengal inhibits yeast cells and other microorganisms growth and even causing death in the presence of light and oxygen. Rose Bengal can be used to inhibit bacterial growth, limit the colony size of filamentous fungi, and suppress the growth of "spreading fungi" like Rhizopus and Trichoderma[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[11121-48-5]
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Bacterial; Fungal
Related Pathways
Anti-infection
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Infection
Purity
98.0
Solubility
DMSO : 33.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
[RoseBengal]
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Kuehner C C, et al. PHOTOSENSITIZATION of saccharomyces carlsbergensis by rose bengal[J]. Mycologia, 1966, 58 (3) : 412-416.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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