Description / Application
Cresol red is a member of the class of 2,1-benzoxathioles that is 2,1-benzoxathiole 1,1-dioxide in which both of the hydrogens at position 3 have been substituted by 4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl groups. It has a role as a dye, an acid-base indicator and a two-colour indicator. It is a polyphenol, a 2,1-benzoxathiole, a sultone and an arenesulfonate ester.
Identities
| Alternative Name | o-Cresolsulfonphthalein |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C21H18O5S |
| Molecular Weight | 382.4 |
| MFCD | MFCD00005878 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |