PHENOLPHTHALEIN- ▸ pH indication: acid-base indicator for the pH 8.2 to 9.8 range
- ▸ Titration: endpoint indicator for acid-base titrations
- ▸ Analytical reagent: laboratory reagent for analytical chemistry
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Request SDS →⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to Phenolphthalein, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Phenolphthalein (CAS 77-09-8) is a phthalein compound supplied as a white-to-pale powder. It is used as an acid-base (pH) indicator over the approximate range 8.2 to 9.8 and as a laboratory and analytical reagent, turning colorless to pink across that transition.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 201-004-7
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Regulatory restriction status
Phenolphthalein (CAS 77-09-8) appears on the regulatory list(s) below. This is public regulatory information about the substance — not a statement about any specific supplier’s material, and not a safety claim. Confirm the current status for your jurisdiction and intended use.
- California Proposition 65: listed for cancer, listed 15 May 1998. A California Proposition 65 warning applies (see the warning above).
- REACH SVHC Candidate List (EU): listed 19 Dec 2011 on the basis of carcinogenic (Art. 57(a)). SVHC status triggers EU supplier-communication and notification duties above 0.1% w/w; it is not, by itself, a ban on sale.
Sources: ECHA Candidate List / Annex XIV / Annex XVII (echa.europa.eu); U.S. EPA TSCA; UN Stockholm Convention / EU POPs Regulation; California OEHHA Proposition 65 list. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is phenolphthalein USP ACS powder used for?
Phenolphthalein (CAS 77-09-8) is a phthalein compound supplied as a white-to-pale powder. It is used as an acid-base (pH) indicator over the approximate range 8.2 to 9.8 and as an endpoint indicator in acid-base titrations and other analytical chemistry work.
What color change does phenolphthalein show?
Phenolphthalein is colorless under acidic conditions and turns pink across its transition range of approximately pH 8.2 to 9.8. This makes it a common endpoint indicator for acid-base titrations.
What is the chemical formula of phenolphthalein?
Phenolphthalein has the molecular formula C20H14O4, CAS 77-09-8, and is supplied here as USP/ACS-grade white-to-pale powder. The USP ACS designation indicates it meets those compendial/reagent grade conventions for analytical use.
How is phenolphthalein powder shipped?
Phenolphthalein carries HS code 2932.20 and is referenced under UN 1993 for transport classification purposes. Contact RawSource for available packaging and the SDS to confirm compliant shipping of the powder to your destination.
What is the cost of bulk phenolphthalein USP ACS powder?
Pricing depends on grade, purity, and quantity. Request a bulk quote with your required volume rather than relying on a list price, and we will return current pricing along with the CoA and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Phenolphthalein?
Phenolphthalein (CAS 77-09-8) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 201-004-7).