| Alternate Names | 1-(4-Nitrophenylazo)-2-naphthol |
| Application | Para Red is an phenyl naphthyl azo dye compound |
| CAS Number | 6410-10-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 293.28 |
| Molecular Formula: | C16H11N3O3 |
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).
Para Red is a phenyl naphthyl azo dye compound that causes gene mutations and chromosomal damage. The genotoxic activity has been attributed to the oxidative metabolites of Para Red.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Appearance | Powder |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in aqueous alkali solution, and acetone (1 mg/ml). Insoluble in water. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Boiling Point | ~535.2° C at 760 mmHg (Predicted) |
| Melting Point | 248-252° C (lit.) |
| Density : | ~1.4 g/cm3 (Predicted) |
| Refractive Index: | n20D 1.67 (Predicted) |
SAFETY INFORMATION
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | QL4510000 |
| PubChem CID | 5360175 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003908 |
| EC Number | 229-093-8 |
| Beilstein Registry : | 680469 |
| SMILES : | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)C2=NNC3=CC=C(C=C3)[N+](=O)[O-] |