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Description
Methyl Orange is a pH indicator used in titrations for acids. It is also used for histological microscopy. Further, it is used as counter stain to crystal violet in staining pollen tubes.
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Methyl Orange is a pH indicator used in titrations for acids. It is also used for histological microscopy. Further, it is used as counter stain to crystal violet in staining pollen tubes.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol. Partially soluble in hot water. Slightly soluble in cold water and pyrimidine. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >300°C |
UN Number | UN3143 |
Beilstein | 4732884 |
Merck Index | 14,6105 |
Formula Weight | 327.34 |
Odor | Weak, Characteristic |
pH | 6.5 |
Quantity | 100 g |
Chemical Name or Material | Methyl Orange |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10251782 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A17604.22,A17604.36 |
10249345 | Certificate of Analysis | 19/01/2024 | A17604.22,A17604.36 |
10246385 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/05/2023 | A17604.22 |
10243233 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/09/2022 | A17604.22,A17604.36 |
10237639 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | A17604.22,A17604.36 |
Safety and Handling

- Methyl Orange, ACS
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : C.I. Acid Orange 52
RUO – Research Use Only
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