What is Acid Red 52?
Acid Red 52 is a synthetic dye, chemically an organic sodium salt having 4-[3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthenium-9-yl]benzene-1,3-disulfonate as the counterion. It is a water soluble acid dye commonly used in textile and cosmetic industries.
Macsen Laboratories is the leading manufacturer and supplier of Acid Red 52 with ISO certification.
| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | Acid Red 52 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium;4-[3-(diethylamino)-6-diethylazaniumylidenexanthen-9-yl]benzene-1,3-disulfonate |
| Synonyms | C.I. Acid Red 52; Acid Rhodamine B; Lissamine Rhodamine; Sulforhodamine B sodium salt; Xylene Red B; Amido Rhodamine B; Acid Red XB; Food Red 106 |
| CAS No | 3520-42-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C27H29N2NaO7S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 580.7 g/mol |
| Pubchem CID | 9916275 |
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (Form) | Solid Powder |
| 2 | Appearance (Color) | Pink to Dark Red to Reddish Brown |
| 3 | Solubility | Up to 7.5% in water Up to 3% in saline Up to 1% in DMSO |
| 4 | Moisture Content (at 135°C) | NMT 1% |
| 5 | Chloride Content (1% Sol.) | 57 ppm as NaCl |
| 6 | Sulphate Content (1% Sol.) | 110 ppm as Na2SO4 |
| 7 | Dye Strength | 96.2% |
Uses
Acid Red 52 dye finds various uses in textile, food, and cosmetic industries. Some of the common uses are as follows-
- It is used to dye natural and synthetic fibers, such as wool, silk, and nylon. The dye is applied in an acidic solution, which helps the dye molecules bond to the fibers.
- In laboratories, Acid Red 52 can be used for biological staining applications, such as in histology and microbiology, to color cells and tissues for microscopic examination.
- It may also be used as a cosmetic colorant in cosmetics, including lipsticks, blushes, and nail polish, to achieve shades of red or pink.
- It is used up to a concentration of 1.5% on-head, in oxidative hair dye formulations and up to 0.6 % in non-oxidative hair dye-formulation.
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