Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol
form
powder
pka
9.4 · 9.40(at 25℃)
color
Clear colorless
PH Range
8.2 · 8.2 (colorless) - 9.8 (violet/red)
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification · 3 items
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 95% (19 of 20) of all reports.
Not Classified
Aggregated GHS information provided per 20 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 3,3-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 3,3-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)
1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 3,3-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used as a component in a product covered by a group standard. It is not approved for use as a chemical in its own right.
Hazards SummaryIntravenous LD50 (mouse) = 320 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesNot Classified
Safety data
PPE
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
SM8390000
ridadr
1170
hs_code
3822.19.0080
risk_code
40-36/37/38-20/21/22
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
UsesUsed as an indicator and analytical reagent; [Merck Index]
U.S. Production2023: 50,000 - <250,000 lb
Consumer UsesPigment
General Manufacturing Information1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 3,3-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-: ACTIVE
Applications
UsesO-Cresolphthalein has been used as a component in calcifying media for calcification assay. It is also used as an indicator (pH range, 8.2 colorless, 9.8 red) and analytical reagent.