Direct Black 38
Catalog No. A44622

Direct Black 38 is a benzidine-based azo dye primarily utilized in textile dyeing applications. Its primary mechanism involves the degradation of azo bonds by microbial enzymes, particularly Enterococcus gallinarum azoreductase, leading to the release of benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl. This compound is significant for studies in environmental toxicology, wastewater treatment, and carcinogenicity, although it is essential to note that its metabolite benzidine is classified as a human carcinogen.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A44622 |
|---|---|
| M. Wt | 781.73 |
| Formula | C34H25N9Na2O7S2 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 1937-37-7 |
| Synonyms | Chlorazol Black E; Ferristatin II disodium; C.I. 30235 |
| SMILES | O=S(C1=C(/N=N/C2=CC=C(C3=CC=C(/N=N/C4=CC=C(N)C=C4N)C=C3)C=C2)C(N)=C5C(O)=C(/N=N/C6=CC=CC=C6)C(S(=O)(O[Na])=O)=CC5=C1)(O[Na])=O |
Biological Activity
| Description | Direct Black 38 is a benzidine-based azo dye primarily utilized in textile dyeing applications. Its primary mechanism involves the degradation of azo bonds by microbial enzymes, particularly Enterococcus gallinarum azoreductase, leading to the release of benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl. This compound is significant for studies in environmental toxicology, wastewater treatment, and carcinogenicity, although it is essential to note that its metabolite benzidine is classified as a human carcinogen. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.


