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Ponceau De Xylidine C.I. 16150

Price: £6.53
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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Wednesday the 01st October 2025*
In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)
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  • Biological Stain
  • Counterstain (Masson's Method)
  • Staining Protein

Xylidine ponceau, also known as Ponceau 2R is mostly used only in the Masson's trichrome stain as a red counterstain, where it imparts orange hue to the red-stained cytoplasmic structures.

  • C.I. 16150
  • Dye Content: >70%
  • Molecular Formula: C18H16N2O7S2
  • Molecular Weight: 436.46 g/mol
  • Absorption Wavelength Max (E1% in a 1cm cell, Water): 501-509nm
  • Absorptivity (E1%in 1cm cell,Water): 420-460
  • Loss on Drying: <5%

Hazard Phrases: Suspected of causing cancer .

Prec Phrases: Use personal protective equipment as required.

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Cas No: 3761-53-3
Einecs No: 223-178-3

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