Molecular Weight: 879.86 g/mol

Erythrosine B Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Erythrosine B product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 100 mg/mL (113.65 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro[2-benzofuran-3,9'-xanthene]-1-one
CAS Number 16423-68-0
Molecular Formula

C20H6I4Na2O5

Molecular Weight (MW) 879.86
SMILES C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)OC23C4=CC(=C(C(=C4OC5=C(C(=C(C=C35)I)[O-])I)I)[O-])I.[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey OALHHIHQOFIMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.