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Methylene Violet 3RAX
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Methylene Violet 3RAX

CAS No
4569-86-2
Synonym(s)
N,N-Diethylphenosafranine
Molecular Formula:
C22H23ClN4
Molecular Weight:
378.9
EC Number:
–
Colour Index Number:
50206
PubChem CID:
2733867
MDL number:
MFCD00013433
Specification SDS Available pack size: 5g, 25g, 50g, 100g
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Methylene Violet 3RAX CAS: 4569-86-2 | MF: C22H23ClN4 | MW: 378.9, Buy Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains.

Methylene Violet 3RAX is an artificial dye substance that is popular in the laboratory. It is a dark violet to reddish-purple crystallized powder that is highly soluble in both alcohol and water. It is a cationic phenazinium dye, having a molecular formula of C22H23ClN4, available due to its uniform staining activity and application in both biological, analytical, and industrial contexts.

Applications

  • Methylene Violet 3RAX is also widely seen as a reagent in the manufacture of citrate methylene violet which are utilized in the efficacious staining of the yeast cells.
  • It is widely employed in microscopy and histology as a biological stain to help improve the visualization of cell structures and tissue morphology.
  • It can also be used as an internal standard in tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) to determine the correct amount of methylene blue in blood samples.

Key features

  • High Performance: Provides high quality staining and clear visual contrast applicable in a variety of laboratory procedures.
  • Stable and Versatile: Usable in histology, microscopy, analytical chemistry, and industrial research, with great color stability and reproducible results.
  • Cost-Effective: Competitively priced to meet the needs of academic, research, and industrial laboratories in the United States.

General Description

Methylene Violet 3RAX (CAS No. 4569-86-2, Molecular Formula: C22H23ClN4, Molecular Weight: 378.9) is a high-quality TriStains laboratory dye, which is designed to correspond with strict quality standards. Cationic phenazinium structure gives high staining capability and good solubility both in aqueous and alcoholic solutions, hence suitable to microscopy, histological staining, use in analytical chemistry and in industrial research.

Want to buy Methylene Violet 3RAX? TriStains is a trusted source in the USA for high-quality histological stains and biological dyes. Among the advantages to the customers are the quality of the products, technical documentation, and laboratory-grade reliability. Researchers, diagnostic labs, learning institutions, and industrial users have competitive pricing options available to them as long as they are interested in reliable staining reagents. Select Methylene Violet 3RAX in the TriStains product line to have the confidence of a reliable staining, an identical laboratory performance, and a certified quality that can be used in research, diagnostic, and educational laboratory settings. Order Methylene Violet 3RAX 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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CAS No

4569-86-2

Synonyms

N,N-Diethylphenosafranine

CI No

50206

MW

–

Brand

Tristains

Size

100g, 10g, 25g, 50g, 5g

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alternate Names N,N-Diethylphenosafranine
Application Methylene Violet 3RAX is a potentially useful dye for biochemical studies
CAS Number 4569-86-2
Molecular Weight 378.90
Molecular Formula: C22H23ClN4

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

Methylene Violet 3RAX is a useful dye for proteomics research.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Appearance Crystalline
Physical State Solid
Solubility Soluble in water (partly).
Storage Store at room temperature
Melting Point 285° C (dec.)

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
WGK Germany 3
PubChem CID 2733867
MDL Number MFCD00013433
SMILES CCN(CC)C1=CC2=[N+](C3=C(C=CC(=C3)N)N=C2C=C1)C4=CC=CC=C4.[Cl-]

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