What is Methyl Orange CAS 547-58-0?
Methyl Orange (CAS 547-58-0) is an azo dye and acid-base indicator widely used in analytical chemistry. It appears as an orange-yellow powder and shows a clear color transition depending on the pH value of the solution.
Methyl Orange changes from red in acidic conditions to yellow in alkaline conditions, with a transition range of pH 3.1-4.4. Due to its sharp endpoint color change, it is commonly used for acid-base titration, especially for mineral acids and strong bases.
Besides its analytical applications, Methyl Orange is also used as a dye intermediate, textile dyeing agent, and functional material in scientific research.
Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Appearance |
Orange-yellow powder |
| Melting Point |
300 °C |
| Density |
0.987 g/mL at 25 °C |
| pH Range |
3.1 (Red) – 4.4 (Orange) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in hot water; slightly soluble in cold water |
| Storage Conditions |
Store at +5 °C to +30 °C |
Features
- pH Indicator: Provides clear color changes from red to yellow for acid-base detection.
- Analytical Reagent: Used as an indicator in chemical titration and laboratory testing.
- Azo Dye Structure: Provides stable coloring properties for dye-related applications.
- Water Solubility: Suitable for preparing aqueous indicator solutions.
- Stable Chemical Properties: Maintains stable performance under recommended storage conditions.
Applications
- Analytical Chemistry: Used as a pH indicator for acid-base titration and alkalinity measurement.
- Textile Industry: Applied as a dye for textile dyeing and printing processes.
- Research Field: Used in chemical analysis, microscopy, and laboratory studies.
- Material Science: Applied in liquid crystals, thin films, sensors, and optical materials.
- Biomedical Field: Used in research involving biological detection and material development.
- Industrial Coatings: Applied in glass coatings, paints, and functional color materials.
Packaging
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