Eosin Y
Eosin Y (Acid Red 87 free base) is a soluble acid red dye molecule. Eosin Y has a wide application in organic synthesis as a photoredox catalyst[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
15086-94-9
Product Name Alternative
Acid Red 87 (free base)
UNSPSC
12171500
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Fluorescent Dye
Type
Dye Reagents
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/eosin-y.html
Purity
99.42
Solubility
DMSO : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1OC2(C3=C(OC4=C2C=C(Br)C(O)=C4Br)C(Br)=C(O)C(Br)=C3)C5=C1C=CC=C5
Molecular Formula
C20H8Br4O5
Molecular Weight
647.89
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Hari DP, et al. Synthetic applications of eosin Y in photoredox catalysis. Chem Commun (Camb) . 2014;50 (51) :6688-6699.|[2]Poulios, I., et al. (2003) . Photooxidation of eosin Y in the presence of semiconducting oxides. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 41 (4), 345-355.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light, stored under nitrogen)
Scientific Category
Dye Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Citation 01
Anal Chem. 2025 Jun 3;97 (21) :11099-11109.|Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 8;15 (1) :24580.|Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2024 Aug 8:19:1819-1834.
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