Sudan IV

HCID 62330CAS 85-83-6

Basic information

Standard SMILES
Cc1ccccc1N=Nc1ccc(N=Nc2c(O)ccc3ccccc23)c(C)c1
InChIKey
RCTGMCJBQGBLKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C24H20N4O
Average molar mass
380.4 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
380.16371126

Overview

Sudan IV is a bis(azo) compound that is 2-naphthol substituted at position 1 by a {2-methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)diazenyl]phenyl}diazenyl group. A fat-soluble dye predominantly used for demonstrating triglycerides in frozen sections, but which may also stain some protein bound lipids in paraffin sections. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent, a fluorochrome and a histological dye. It is a member of azobenzenes, a member of naphthols and a bis(azo) compound. It is functionally related to a 2-naphthol.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Sudan IV
IUPAC
1-[[2-methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)diazenyl]phenyl]diazenyl]naphthalen-2-ol
English name
Solvent Red 24
Molecular formula
C24H20N4O
Molecular weight
380.44

Names & synonyms

Sudan IV85-83-6Scarlet redSolvent red 24C.I. Solvent Red 24Lipid crimsonScharlachrotFat Ponceau RWaxoline Red OMLacquer Red VSCeres Red BBResinol Red 2B
Show more names
SUDAN 4SudanⅣOIL REDSUDAN RCI 26105SUDAN RED IVOilsolubleredAKA501sudanp
Grasal Brilliant Red BFat Red 2BResoform Red GWaxoline Red OWaxoline Red OSCandle Scarlet BCandle Scarlet GLacquer Red V

Database identifiers

CAS
85-83-6
PubChem CID
62330
DTXSID
DTXSID8041743
ChEMBL
CHEMBL4303605
ChEBI
CHEBI:88014
UNII
I35E9QU96C
Nikkaji
J3.888A

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
7.1
Topological polar surface area
69.7 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
1
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5
Rotatable bonds
4
Heavy atoms
29

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
199 °C · 199 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point
260 °C · 260°C
Density
1.1946 · 1.1946 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure
0 Pa · 0Pa at 25℃
refractive index
1.6 · 1.6000 (estimate)
storage temp.
Flammables area

Safety & regulation

Safety data

PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
QL5775000
hs_code
32129000
risk_code
36/38-45

Chemistry & industry

Applications · 4 items

UsesFat stain.

UsesIt has been used to promote wound healing. Biological stain. Dyes and metabolites, Environmental Testing.

UsesSolvent Red 24 has been used to promote wound healing and biological stain.

General DescriptionSudan IV is a hydrophobic azo dye. It stains triglycerides and imparts an intense red color. The dye does not stain lipid droplets or phospholipids.

Preparation methods

Preparation2-Methyl-4-(o-tolyldiazenyl)benzenamine diazotization, and Naphthalen-2-ol coupling.

Upstream & downstream products

Upstream raw materials

Suppliers50 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
INTATRADE GmbH+49 3493/605464 · [email protected]
武汉科美沃化工有限公司+86-2785736489 +8618171418573 · [email protected]
Additional notes · 1 item

DefinitionChEBI: A bis(azo) compound that is 2-naphthol substituted at position 1 by a {2-methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)diazenyl]phenyl}diazenyl group. A fat-soluble dye predominantly used for demonstrating triglycerides in frozen sections, but which may also stain some protei bound lipids in paraffin sections.

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