m-Cresol Purple acts as a pH indicator dye. It plays an important role in spectrophotometric pH measurements. It operates in the pH ranges 1.2 - 2.8 (red to yellow) and 7.4 - 9.0 (yellow to violet). Further, it is employed to stain epithelial cells and proteins.
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Applicationsm-Cresol Purple acts as a pH indicator dye. It plays an important role in spectrophotometric pH measurements. It operates in the pH ranges 1.2 - 2.8 (red to yellow) and 7.4 - 9.0 (yellow to violet). Further, it is employed to stain epithelial cells and proteins.
SolubilitySoluble in water and sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly soluble in alcohol.
NotesTransition interval (acid): pH 1.2 (red) to pH 2.8 (yellow); (alkaline) pH 7.4 (yellow) to pH 9.0 (purple)Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.