Chromotrope 2R by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Acid red 29, this is an organosulphur compound. The reagent is available as a red powder which is soluble in water. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 4197-07-3 Quantity Provided: 25 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C16H10N2Na2O8S2 Molecular weight: 468.37 Assay: Minimum 85 % Chromotrope 2R has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Chromotrope 2R is majorly used for the staining of microsporidia in body fluids and stool samples. It is additionally used in modified Gomoris trichrome staining. Chromotrope 2R can furthermore be used to stain the mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum membrane in histological samples. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.