General Properties of Methyl Orange
Methyl Orange has some important properties. These properties are given below in the box.
Colour |
Orange or yellow |
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Appearance |
Orange crystalline powder |
Odor |
Odorless |
Molar Mass |
327.33 g.mol-1 |
Density |
1.28 g/cm³ |
Melting Point |
300°C |
Storage condition |
Store +5°C to +30°C |
Flash point |
37°C |
Solubility |
Soluble in water |
Methyl Orange
Methyl Orange is an azo dye which is soluble in water. It is an organic compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sodium, oxygen and sulphur. Methyl Orange doesn’t react permanently with acids or bases. Its effective pH value ranges from pH 3.1 to pH 4.4. Methyl orange is not similar to litmus paper because methyl orange has a very low range compared to litmus. Methyl orange doesn’t have a full spectrum of colors.
Table of Content
- What is Methyl Orange?
- Structure of Methyl Orange
- General Properties of Methyl Orange
- Preparation of Methyl Orange
- Methyl Orange Indicator
- Difference between Phenolphthalein and Methyl Orange
- Applications of Methyl Orange