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Azure B(Azure 1)
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S10028

Azure B(Azure 1)

CAS No
531-55-5
Synonym(s)
N,N,N′-Trimethylthionin
Molecular Formula:
C15H16ClN3S
Molecular Weight:
305.83
EC Number:
208-511-2
Colour Index Number:
52010
PubChem CID:
68275
MDL number:
MFCD00011935
Specification SDS Available pack size: 100g, 1kg, 50g, 5g
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Azure B(Azure 1) | CAS: 531-55-5 | MF: C15H16ClN3S | MW: 305.83 | Buy now for reliable and Reproducible results from TriStains.

Azure B is a dark brown-green colored synthetic dye that is provided in the form of fine powder. It is a clear blue to dark blue solution when dissolved in water at a concentration of 1 mg/mL. With the chemical formula C15H16ClN3S, Azure B is also recognized by alternate names including N,N,N′-Trimethylthionin, Azure I, and Methyleneazure. It is an organic chloride salt with 3- (dimethylamino) -7- (methylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium as the counterion. Azure B is commonly employed in the formulation of Azure-Eosin staining solutions to use in the analysis of blood smears and is an active metabolite of methylene blue.

Applications

  • Stain used in cytogenetic and biological research studies in the staining of chromosomes.
  • It is a cationic dye, and is an important constituent of Romanowsky-type blood film stains.
  • It is used in order to localize and visualize nucleic acids in cell structures.

Key features

  • Viable Staining Results: Depends upon many biological systems and offers consistent and repeatable staining.
  • Water Soluble: Dissolves readily in water to prepare stains and use them in the laboratory.
  • Good Visualization Contrast: Provides better distinction of both cellular and nuclear structures to be examined under a microscope.
  • Multifunctional Use: Applicable to hematology, cytology, biochemistry and biological research purposes.

General Description

Azure B (Azure I) is a quick acting, homogenous synthetic histological stain that has been associated with great performance in biological staining processes. Its application is wide in the histology, cytology, microbiology, hematology, and general biological research. Azure B is one of the primary dyes in Romanowsky-type stain systems and is a key component of Azure-Eosin staining systems that are commonly used to stain blood smears.

TriStains manufactures high quality histological stains and dyes that are intended to be used under the strict requirements of research laboratories, educational institutions, and biotechnology firms. Azure B comes in several packaging variants to accommodate small scale and large scale applications. The prices will be different by size of packaging and quantity of orders. Inquiries regarding the prevailing prices and available bulk purchasing deals as well as bespoke laboratory supplies should be made with TriStains. Order Azure B today from TriStains for reliable and reproducible results

About Brand

TriStains provides a marketplace for histology and biological stains, which is comprehensive enough to encompass the peculiar requirements of laboratories specializing in Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, and Hematology. With a reputation for exceeding quality expectations, TriStains performance is outstanding which allows for resolution of cell and tissue components fundamental to life sciences to be clearly visualized. Each product under TriStains series is validated for accuracy, reliability and consistency. TriStains, which manufactures and markets stains and indicators in various packing, offers laboratories turn key solutions for all their staining and indicator needs, improving accuracy in every experiment.

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Tristains

Size

100g, 1Kg, 50g, 5g

CAS No

531-55-5

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alternate Names N,N,N’-Trimethylthionin
Application Azure B is a dye used for staining semi-thin sections of plant tissues
CAS Number 531-55-5
Molecular Weight 305.83
Molecular Formula: C15H16ClN3S

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).

Azure B is used for staining semi-thin sections of plant tissue. This dye is also useful in the NCCLS method for blood smears and Lillie’s modified Nocht’s method for paraffin sections.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Appearance Powder
Physical State Solid
Solubility Soluble in 1 mg/ml water. Sparingly soluble in alcohol.
Storage Store at room temperature
Melting Point 205-210° C (dec.)(lit.)
Fluoresence λex 648 in ethanol

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
WGK Germany 3
RTECS LM5850000
PubChem CID 11048
Merck Index 14:3603
MDL Number MFCD00005040
EC Number 241-409-6
Beilstein Registry : 3586809
SMILES : C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C2=C3C=C(C(=O)C(=C3OC4=C(C(=C(C=C24)Br)[O-])Br)Br)Br)C(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

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