Crystal Scarlet

Ref. 3D-FC52692

Product Information

• Name: Crystal Scarlet
• Synonyms: Acid Red 44CI 1625
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Crystal Scarlet is a synthetic quinoline derivative used in water treatment processes. It is used to remove copper and nickel ions from wastewater. Crystal Scarlet can be used as a target tissue for the removal of heavy metals from the body. The bacteria that are most sensitive to Crystal Scarlet are Gram-positive cocci and Gram-negative bacilli, which are found in wastewater. Crystal Scarlet has been shown to be effective against many types of fungi, including Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum, and Trichoderma viride. The optimum concentration of Crystal Scarlet is 0.5 ppm with an initial pH between 8 and 9. A biological sample should not be exposed to more than 1% of the maximum concentration for longer than one hour because it may lead to toxicity problems.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 502.43 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₂N₂O₇S₂·2Na
• Purity: Min. 90%
• Color/Form: Powder