Product Description: Phenolphthalein is an acid-base indicator that is colorless in an acidic environment and pink in an alkaline environment. Phenolphthalein is genotoxic and potentially carcinogenic to mice. In addition, phenolphthalein is also a blood indicator[1][2][3].
Formula: C20H14O4
References: [1]Fleischmann C, et al. Color indicator for supramolecular polymer chemistry: phenolphthalein-containing thermo- and pH-sensitive N-(Isopropyl)acrylamide copolymers and β-cyclodextrin complexation. Macromol Rapid Commun. 2013 Jul 12;34(13):1085-9./[2]Higaki R S, et al. A study of the sensitivity, stability and specificity of phenolphthalein as an indicator test for blood[J]. Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal, 1976, 9(3): 97-102./[3]Stoll R E, et al. Phenolphthalein and bisacodyl: assessment of genotoxic and carcinogenic responses in heterozygous p53 (+/−) mice and Syrian hamster embryo (SHE) assay[J]. Toxicological Sciences, 2006, 90(2): 440-450.
CAS Number: 77-09-8
Molecular Weight: 318.328
Compound Purity: 99.92
Research Area: Cancer
Solubility: DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL
Target: Fluorescent Dye