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Bromocresol Purple Free Acid

Price: £400.40
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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Thursday the 10th April 2025*
In bulk stock - ships within 4 - 8 Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
4 - 6 Weeks Approx.
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  • Biological Stain
  • pH Indicator



Bromocresol purple (BCP) or 5',5"-dibromo-o-cresolsulfophthalein, is a pH indicator. In its sultone form, it has a pKa value of 6.3,[1] and is usually prepared as a 0.04% aqueous solution.



  • Minimum Assay: 90%
  • Molecular Formula: C21H16Br2O5S
  • Molecular Weight: 540.22 g/mol
  • Melting Point: 240°C

Visual Transition Interval:

From pH 5.2 (Yellow)

To pH 6.8 (Purple)

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions

Cas No: 115-40-2
Einecs No: 204-087-8

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