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Acridine red

Also known as Acridine Red 3B, Acridin Red, Acridine red, hydrochloride

CAS 2465-29-4Formula C15H15ClN2OMolar mass 274.75 g/molEC 219-568-8
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Acridine red chemical structure, C15H15ClN2O, CAS 2465-29-4
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CAS number
2465-29-4
Formula
C15H15ClN2O
Molar mass
274.75 g/mol
EC number
219-568-8
HS code
293299
Category
Dyes and pigments

What is Acridine red?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Acridine red is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C15H15ClN2O and a molar mass of 274.75 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 2465-29-4. The IUPAC name is methyl-[6-(methylamino)xanthen-3-ylidene]azanium chloride.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
methyl-[6-(methylamino)xanthen-3-ylidene]azanium chloride
CAS number
2465-29-4 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
219-568-8
Molecular formula
C15H15ClN2O
UNII
0KGA4B4N1H
InChIKey
IVHDZUFNZLETBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H14N2O.ClH/c1-16-12-5-3-10-7-11-4-6-13(17-2)9-15(11)18-14(10)8-12;/h3-9,16H,1-2H3;1H
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CNC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C3C=CC(=[NH+]C)C=C3O2.[Cl-]

Synonyms

  • Acridine Red 3B
  • Acridin Red
  • Acridine red, hydrochloride
  • Xanthylium, 3,6-bis(methylamino)-, chloride
  • Dimethyldiaminoxanthenyl chloride
  • Xanthylium, 3,6-bis(methylamino)-, chloride (1:1)
  • 3,6-Bis(methylamino)xanthylium chloride
  • Acridinered
  • C.I. 45000
  • 3H-Xanthen-6-amine, N-methyl-3-(methylimino)-, hydrochloride
  • 3H-Xanthen-6-amine, N-methyl-3-(methylimino)-, monohydrochloride
  • methyl-[6-(methylamino)xanthen-3-ylidene]azanium, chloride
  • 3H-Xanthen-6-amine, hydrochloride
  • 3H-Xanthen-6-amine, monohydrochloride
  • (Dimethyldiamino)xanthenyl chloride
  • CI 45000
  • 3,6-Bis(methylamino)xanthen-10-ium chloride

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
274.75 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
274.0873 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.81calc.
Topological polar surface area
39.14 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.13calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, [N]=c1ccc2cc3ccccc3oc-2c1

[N]=c1ccc2cc3ccccc3oc-2c1

3 rings, 15 atoms.

No other chemical in our database has this scaffold.

Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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United States

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    Status: Inactive in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Acridine red is traded under.

HS 2932.99Indicative HS code

Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other

World exports in 2024
$3.81B
+10.3% vs 2023, imports $7.05B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China28.9%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported12.7%
  3. Germany7.8%
Top importers
  1. United States49.7%
  2. China11.9%
  3. India * partner reported3.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Acridine red is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Acridine red?

Acridine red is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C15H15ClN2O and a molar mass of 274.75 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 2465-29-4. The IUPAC name is methyl-[6-(methylamino)xanthen-3-ylidene]azanium chloride.

What is the CAS number of Acridine red?

The CAS registry number of Acridine red is 2465-29-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Acridine red?

The molecular formula of Acridine red is C15H15ClN2O and its molar mass is 274.75 g/mol.

Is Acridine red hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Acridine red is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Acridine red?

Acridine red is usually classified under HS code 293299 (Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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