Phenolphthalein solution
SIAL/319236 - 0.5 wt. % in ethanol: water (1:1)
Synonym: C20H14O4; Phthalin;3,3-
CAS Number: 77-09-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H14O4
Molecular Weight: 318.32
MDL Number: MFCD00005913
Linear Formula: C20H14O4
Product Type: Chemical
| λmax | 552 nm |
| application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
| color | colorless |
| concentration | 0.5 wt. % in ethanol: water (1:1) |
| density | 0.918 g/mL at 25 °C |
| form | liquid |
| InChI | 1S/C20H14O4/c21-15-9-5-13 |
| InChI key | KJFMBFZCATUALV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | -35 °C |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | Oc1ccc(cc1)C2(OC(=O)c3ccc |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | titration: suitable |
| visual transition interval | 8.0-10, colorless to red |
| Application: | Phenolphthalein solution has been used to measure total titratable acids by titration method. |
| General description: | Phenolphthalein is an acid base indicator. It is a weak acid, which is colorless in acidic solution and turns puce pink in alkaline solution. Phenolphthalein is genotoxic. It might cause oxidative damage and binds to estrogen receptors. |
| General description: | Phenolphthalein solution is a synthetic indicator. It is colorless in acidic and neutral conditions. Phenolphthalein gives pink color when added to a base, therefore it is considered as a base indicator. |
| Packaging: | 100 mL in glass bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Risk Statements | 10 |
| RIDADR | UN1170 - class 3 - PG 3 - Ethanol, solution |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 75.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 24 °C - closed cup |
| mp | -35 °C |
| Density | 0.918 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |



