Methyl red

[2] Murexide and methyl red are investigated as promising enhancers of sonochemical destruction of chlorinated hydrocarbon pollutants.

Methyl red is classed by the IARC in group 3 - unclassified as to carcinogenic potential in humans.

These bacteria are called methyl-red positive and include Escherichia coli and Proteus vulgaris.

Other enterics subsequently use the butylene glycol pathway to metabolize pyruvic acid to neutral end products.

Enterics that subsequently metabolize pyruvic acid to neutral end products lower the pH of the medium to only 6.0.

Skeletal formula of methyl red
Skeletal formula of methyl red
Ball-and-stick model of methyl red
Ball-and-stick model of methyl red
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroform Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code
Color transition of methyl red solution under different acid–base conditions. Left: acidic, middle: about pH 5.1 (the p K a ), right: alkaline
Methyl red test: Escherichia coli (left side) showing a 'positive' result, and Enterobacter cloacae (right side) showing a 'negative' result