Phenolphthalein

Phenolphthalein is an acid-base indicator that is colorless in an acidic environment and pink in an alkaline environment. Phenolphthalein is genotoxic and potentially carcinogenic to mice. In addition, phenolphthalein is also a blood indicator[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[77-09-8]

UNSPSC

12171500

Hazard Statement

H315, H341, H350, H361

Target

Fluorescent Dye

Type

Dye Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Phenolphthalein.html

Purity

99.86

Solubility

DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL

Smiles

O=C1OC(C2=CC=C(O)C=C2)(C3=CC=C(O)C=C3)C4=C1C=CC=C4

Molecular Formula

C20H14O4

Molecular Weight

318.33

Precautions

H315, H341, H350, H361

References & Citations

[1]Fleischmann C, et al. Color indicator for supramolecular polymer chemistry: phenolphthalein-containing thermo- and pH-sensitive N- (Isopropyl) acrylamide copolymers and β-cyclodextrin complexation. Macromol Rapid Commun. 2013 Jul 12;34 (13) :1085-9.|[2]Higaki R S, et al. A study of the sensitivity, stability and specificity of phenolphthalein as an indicator test for blood[J]. Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal, 1976, 9 (3) : 97-102.|[3]Stoll R E, et al. Phenolphthalein and bisacodyl: assessment of genotoxic and carcinogenic responses in heterozygous p53 (+/−) mice and Syrian hamster embryo (SHE) assay[J]. Toxicological Sciences, 2006, 90 (2) : 440-450.