= Chemical Safety Data: Methyl orange =
Common synonyms p-[[p-(dimethylamino)phenyl]azo]benzenesulfonic acid sodium salt, methyl orange sodium, helianthine, acid orange III, C.I. acid orange 52 Formula (CH3)2NC6H4:NC6H4SO3Na Physical properties Form: orange to yellow powder
pK at 20 C: 3.46
Colour change range: pH 3.1 - 4.4
Colour change: Red to yellow
Preparation: 0.01% by weight in water Principal hazards Methyl orange is thought to be toxic if swallowed or inhaled. Avoid skin contact with the solution or the solid.
Safe handling Wear safety glasses. If the solution comes into contact with your skin wash it off without delay. Emergency Eye contact: Immediately flush the eye with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin contact: Wash off with plenty of water.
If swallowed:Drink plenty of water and call for medical help. Disposal Small amounts of methyl orange solution can be flushed down a sink with a large quantity of water, unless local rules prohibit this. Protective equipment Safety glasses. If you need gloves, neoprene, nitrile or natural rubber are suitable. Further information Methyl orange
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the color of methyl orange in an acidic medium is orange
IN ACID: it turns methyl orange pink In base: it turns methyl orange yellow
Methyl orange is yellow in alkaline conditions.
Methyl orange is red under a pH=3,1 and yellow over a pH=4,4; methyl orange is useful for the titrimetric determination of acids concentration.
Methyl orange and screened methyl orange are both synthetic dyes commonly used as indicators in titrations. They both change color at specific pH ranges: methyl orange transitions from red to yellow in acidic solutions, while screened methyl orange transitions from yellow to red in basic solutions. Both dyes are water-soluble and widely available for laboratory use.
the color of methyl orange in an acidic medium is orange
Methyl orange is a polar compound.
IN ACID: it turns methyl orange pink In base: it turns methyl orange yellow
Methyl orange is yellow in alkaline conditions.
Methyl orange is red under a pH=3,1 and yellow over a pH=4,4; methyl orange is useful for the titrimetric determination of acids concentration.
Methyl orange and screened methyl orange are both synthetic dyes commonly used as indicators in titrations. They both change color at specific pH ranges: methyl orange transitions from red to yellow in acidic solutions, while screened methyl orange transitions from yellow to red in basic solutions. Both dyes are water-soluble and widely available for laboratory use.
To prepare methyl orange indicator for titration, dissolve 0.1g of methyl orange powder in 100mL of distilled water. This will give you a 0.1% solution of methyl orange which is suitable for use as an indicator in acid-base titrations.
Methyl orange is a pH indicator having the chemical formula C14H14N3NaO3S.
Methyl orange appears yellow in alkaline solutions.
Methyl orange is yellow in dilute sodium hydroxide.
Methyl orange turns red in the presence of calcium hydroxide.
Methyl orange will turn yellow in a soap solution.