MedKoo Cat#: 150185 | Name: Rose Bengal Sodium

Description:

WARNING: This product is for research use only, not for human or veterinary use.

Rose bengal sodium (RB) is a small molecule, halogenated xanthene. It is commonly used in eye drops to stain damaged conjunctival and corneal cells and thereby identify damage to the eye. A form of rose bengal is also being studied as a treatment for certain cancers and skin conditions.

Chemical Structure

Rose Bengal Sodium
Rose Bengal Sodium
CAS#11121-48-5

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 150185

Name: Rose Bengal Sodium

CAS#: 11121-48-5

Chemical Formula: C20H2Cl4I4Na2O5

Exact Mass: 1015.4630

Molecular Weight: 1017.63

Elemental Analysis: C, 23.61; H, 0.20; Cl, 13.93; I, 49.88; Na, 4.52; O, 7.86

Price and Availability

This product is currently not in stock but may be available through custom synthesis. To ensure cost efficiency, the minimum order quantity is 1 gram. The estimated lead time is 2 to 4 months, with pricing dependent on the complexity of the synthesis (typically high for intricate chemistries). Quotes for quantities below 1 gram will not be provided. To request a quote, please click the button below. Note: If this product becomes available in stock in the future, pricing will be listed accordingly.
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Synonym
Rose bengal sodium; Bengal Rose B sodium salt; Rose bengal extra; Rose Bengal disodium;
IUPAC/Chemical Name
disodium;2,3,4,5-tetrachloro-6-(2,4,5,7-tetraiodo-3-oxido-6-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate
InChi Key
UWBXIFCTIZXXLS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChi Code
1S/C20H4Cl4I4O5.2Na/c21-10-8(9(20(31)32)11(22)13(24)12(10)23)7-3-1-5(25)16(29)14(27)18(3)33-19-4(7)2-6(26)17(30)15(19)28;;/h1-2,29H,(H,31,32);;/q;2*+1/p-2
SMILES Code
O=C([O-])C1=C(C(C2=C(OC3=C4I)C(I)=C([O-])C(I)=C2)=C3C=C(I)C4=O)C(Cl)=C(Cl)C(Cl)=C1Cl.[Na+].[Na+]
Appearance
To be determined
Purity
95% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 -4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term(months to years).
Solubility
To be determined
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
To be determined
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 1,017.63 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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