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Methyl Red
Description
Bacterial strains isolated from dye-contaminated sludge decolorized a toxic azo dye, namely, methyl red (MR). Methyl red is used in the methyl red test (MR test), used to identify bacteria producing stable acids by mechanisms of mixed acid fermentation of glucose
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Bacterial strains isolated from dye-contaminated sludge decolorized a toxic azo dye, namely, methyl red (MR). Methyl red is used in the methyl red test (MR test), used to identify bacteria producing stable acids by mechanisms of mixed acid fermentation of glucose
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 179°C to 182°C |
| CAS | 493-52-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H15N3O2 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002425 |
| Beilstein | 750102 |
| Merck Index | 14,6119 |
| Synonym | C.I. 13020 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble aq. soln.. Soluble in ethanol. |
| InChI Key | CEQFOVLGLXCDCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N=NC1=CC=CC=C1C(O)=O |
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