Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of fine chemicals. Headquartered in Jinan, Shandong, China, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our global partners. Currently, over 90% of our products are exported to developed markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: Rhodamine B
CAS Number: 81-88-9
Molecular Formula: C??H??ClN?O?
Molecular Weight: 479.01 g/mol
Synonyms: Tetraethylrhodamine; Basic Violet 10; Rhodamine 4B
Classification: Xanthene dye, fluorescent dye, biological staining reagent, industrial colorant, analytical reagent
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Green crystalline powder or glossy reddish-violet powder
Melting Point: 210–215 °C, decomposes upon melting
Boiling Point: Decomposes at high temperature with no fixed boiling point
Density: 1.28 g/cm3
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol and acetone; slightly soluble in chloroform; insoluble in ether and benzene; bright red fluorescent in aqueous solution
Stability: Stable under normal temperature and sealed condition; light sensitive; stable in weak acid and neutral medium; easy to fade under strong alkali and strong light; avoid long-term exposure to air
Key Parameters: Purity ≥98.0%; Dye Content ≥95.0%; Moisture ≤1.0%; Water Insoluble Matter ≤0.5%
Uses
Rhodamine B is a classic xanthene fluorescent dye with strong fluorescence and excellent coloring performance.
Used as biological staining reagent for cell staining, fluorescence microscopy and histological analysis in biochemical and laboratory research.
Applied in textile industry for dyeing wool, silk and acrylic fiber.
Used in paper coloring, ink pigment, leather coloring and fluorescent pigment production.
Also used as fluorescence indicator, analytical reagent for metal ion detection and tracer reagent in industrial water testing.
Packaging & Storage
Packaging
Laboratory grade: 10g, 50g, 100g sealed brown glass bottles
Industrial grade: 1kg, 5kg, 25kg aluminum foil bags or HDPE drums with inner PE liner
Storage: Store in cool, dry, dark and well ventilated place; keep tightly sealed; avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and strong alkaline environment
Shelf Life: 24 months under standard sealed dark storage
Transportation: Avoid rain, humidity and strong light; handle gently to prevent package damage
Comprehensive Specification Table
