Naphthol Green B
Chemical compound
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Naphthol Green B is a coordination complex of iron that is used as a dye.[1] The ligand is a sulfonated derivative of 1-nitroso-2-naphthol.
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| IUPAC name
trisodium; iron(3+); 5-nitroso-6-oxidonaphthalene-2-sulfonate | |
| Other names
Acid Green 1; C.I. 10020 | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.039.085 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C30H15FeN3Na3O15S3 | |
| Molar mass | 878.45 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 1.423 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 349.84 °C |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Structure
Naphthol Green B is the sodium salt of Naphthol Green Y (C.I. 10005). The organic ligands each bind to iron as bidentate ligands through the nitrogen and the anionic phenoxide groups. Three ligands are bound to the iron.[2]
Applications
Its absorption maximum is 714 nm in water.[3] It is water-soluble.
Naphthol Green B is used in histology to stain collagen.[4] Moreover, it is used for polychrome stains with animal tissue. For industry purposes Naphthol Green B is used for staining wool, nylon, paper, anoxidized aluminium and soap.[3]
