Methyl Red
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Formula | C15H15N3O2 |
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Density | 791 kg/m³ |
Molar mass | 269. 304 g·mol−1 |
Solubility | ethanol |
Melting point | 179–182 °C (354–360 °F; 452–455 K) |
UV-vis (λmax) | 410 nm |
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ID | 1130247 |
About Methyl Red
Methyl red, also called C. I. Acid Red 2, is an indicator dye that turns red in acidic solutions. It is an azo dye, and is a dark red crystalline powder. Methyl red is a pH indicator; it is red in pH under 4. 4, yellow in pH over 6. 2, and orange in between, with a pKₐ of 5. 1.