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Basic Red 2

Zhishang Bio Basic Red 2 CAS 477-73-6

CAS:477-73-6 | C20H19ClN4 |MW:350.85 | EINECS NO:207-518-8

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Transporta: Ocean, Land,Air, DHL,TNT

Port: Shanghai Port, Qingdao Port

Description

Chemical structure: The chemical name of Basic Red 2 is 3,7-diamino-2,8-dimethyl-5-phenylphenazine chloride. The molecular structure is centered around tricyclic phenanthridine as the parent nucleus, with two amino groups serving as strong chromophores located at positions 3 and 7, respectively. Meanwhile, the 2nd and 8th positions of the benzene ring are replaced by methyl groups, and a phenyl group is attached to the central benzene ring. This highly conjugated rigid planar structure is the molecular basis for producing bright colors and strong coloring power. As a cationic dye, after dissociation in solution, the chromophore carries a positive charge.
Physical characteristics: Basic Red 2 is typically a green crystalline or reddish brown powder with a metallic luster. It is easily soluble in water, forming a red to blue red solution with strong fluorescence, and the color is bright and eye-catching. Basic Red 2 is also soluble in ethanol and slightly soluble in other organic solvents. After adding sodium hydroxide to the aqueous solution, a lake will be formed, with a lighter color or precipitation; When exposed to concentrated sulfuric acid, it turns green, and after dilution, it turns from green to red. These are characteristic color reactions.
Chemical properties of Basic Red 2: As a cationic dye, Basic Red 2 achieves staining by creating ionic bonds between its positively charged chromophore and negatively charged matrix. The structure of Basic Red 2 phenazine makes it more sensitive to light and has moderate light fastness. May be damaged and fade under the action of strong oxidants or reducing agents. In addition, the amino groups of its molecules can participate in further chemical reactions.
Production and Status: In industry, it is mainly synthesized through the oxidative coupling reaction of aniline compounds. Basic Red 2 is one of the earliest artificially synthesized organic dyes and holds a milestone in the history of dye chemistry. It represents a successful example of the transition from natural dyes to synthetic dyes and remains an important standard red alkaline dye in laboratory and industrial production to this day.

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Product Parameters

Basic Red 2 Chemical Properties
Melting point >240℃ (decompose)
Boiling point 507.14°C (rough estimate)
bulk density400kg/m3
density 1.00 g/mL at 20 °C
refractive index n20/D 1.339
Fp 46 °C
storage temp. Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility H2O: soluble1mg/mL
pka6.4(at 25℃)
form Solid
Colour Index 50240
color S. No.: 967
PH10 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility soluble
λmax530 nm
BRN 3924099

The application of Basic Red 2

1、 Traditional coloring of textiles and materials
Basic Red 2, as a classic cationic dye, has traditionally been used to impart a bright red hue to negatively charged materials.

By utilizing the electrostatic binding between the Basic Red 2 cationic chromophore and the negatively charged groups on the surface of protein fibers, direct dyeing of such high-end natural fibers can be achieved, resulting in bright and full peach to red hues.

Basic Red 2 is commonly used for dyeing decorative paper, art paper, and packaging paper.

In the leather industry, it is usually necessary to perform pre mordant treatment on leather to give it a negative charge on the surface, thereby firmly adsorbing Basic Red 2 and obtaining bright red leather products.

Although modern acrylic dyeing mainly uses improved cationic dyes with better light resistance, Basic Red 2, as a basic variety, has the same dyeing principle and is sometimes still used for acrylic fabrics with low requirements for light resistance.

2、 Core dyes for biological and medical research
In this field, Basic Red 2 has become an indispensable classic reagent due to its specific staining properties.
It is one of the most important counterstaining agents in Gram staining.

In the four step dyeing method, after initial crystal violet staining, iodine solution mordanting, and alcohol decolorization, Basic Red 2 solution is used for counterstaining. It can dye the decolorized Gram negative bacteria red or pink, forming a sharp contrast with the Gram positive bacteria that maintain a blue purple color, and is a fundamental technique for bacterial classification and identification in microbiology.

In tissue section staining, Basic Red 2 can be used as a contrast staining agent, such as in certain special staining methods, to distinguish and highlight specific connective tissue fibers or cellular components.

3、 Analytical Chemistry and Instructional Applications
The color response enables Basic Red 2 to play a specific role in analysis and detection.
Due to the different colors of the oxidized and reduced states of Basic Red 2, it can be used as an indicator in certain redox titrations, indicating the endpoint of the titration through color changes.

Basic Red 2 itself can be used as a color developer for colorimetric detection of certain metal ions. The color change produced by its combination with specific substances can be used to establish simple analytical methods.

Basic Red 2 's Procurement Guide

Procurement Guidelines
1. Sample Policy
We can provide a 2-3g free trial package (shipping fee required)

2. Batch procurement
Packaging: 25kg/bag; 220kg/barrel; Special packaging according to your needs
MOQ:1kg

3. Customized services
Concentration customization (90% -99%)
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Yes, we have our own factory called ” ZhiShang Industry Group “

Yes, we have GMP certificate for some products, and we can provide DMF as well.

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Escrow and T/T in advance are highly recommended. We can accept Western Union, Money Gram and Paypal as well.

For sample(less than 1kg), in about 3 working days after payment; for larger orders (more than 1kg), in about 7 working days after payment. 

For samples, we will send by TNT/DHL/FEDEX/UPS express, usually it takes about 3-5 day.

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