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Indigo carmine

Indigo carmine, or 5,5?-indigodisulfonic acid sodium salt, is an organic salt derived from indigo by sulfonation, which renders the compound soluble in water. More

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Description

Indigo carmine, or 5,5?-indigodisulfonic acid sodium salt, is an organic salt derived from indigo by sulfonation, which renders the compound soluble in water.

Generic Name

Indigo carmine

Chemical names

Indigo carmine; 860-22-0; Indigocarmine; Indigocarmin; Indigotindisulfonate sodium

Brand names

NA

IUPAC name

3-oxo-2-[(2E)-3-oxo-5-sulfo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-2-ylidene]-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-5-sulfonic acid

Pharmacokinetics

NA

Actions

NA

Dosage/Dosage form

IV/IM- The recommended dose is 5ml.

Therapeutic uses

Used as a dye in renal function testing for the detection of nitrates and chlorates.

Adverse effects/Side effects

Type B reactions.

Interaction

NA

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients who have previously experienced a serious side effect.

Storage

Store it at controlled room temperature.

Information

Molecular weight

422.389

Molecular formula

C16H10N2O8S2

CAS number

483-20-5

Precautions

  • It is harmful to the respiratory tract if inhaled. 
  • Caution needed for pregnant women.