Origin |
China |
Basic Yellow 2 (Auramine O)
1) CAS no.: 2465-27-2; 12237-78-4
2) EINECS no.: 219-567-2
3) Formula: C17H21N3HCl
4) Molecular weight: 303.83
5) Color index number: 41000
6) Fineness (the sieving residue, 80 mesh): 5% MAX.
7) Physical and chemical property:
a) Appearance: yellow to brown powder
b) Solubility: very soluble in water, soluble in ethanol
c) Melting point: 250°C (decomposes)
d) NFPA ratings:
i) Health: 1
ii) Flammability: 0
iii) Reactivity: 0
e) Stability: stable under ordinary conditions
8) Application:
a) Used to stain acid-fast bacteria in sputum or in paraffin sections of infected tissue and as a component of the truant auramine-rhodamine stain for tubercle bacilli.
b) Used as an antiseptic agent
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