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Nile Blue Chloride
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Nile Blue Chloride

CAS No
2381-85-3
Synonym(s)
Nile Blue A; Cresol Fast Violet
Molecular Formula:
C20H20ClN3O
Molecular Weight:
353.85
EC Number:
–
Colour Index Number:
51180
PubChem CID:
16938
MDL number:
MFCD00011936
Specification SDS Available pack size: 10g, 25g, 50g, 100g, 5g
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Nile Blue Chloride CAS: 2381-85-3 | MF: C20H20N3O•Cl | MW: 353.85, Buy now Histological Stains & Dyes for Histology, Cytology, Microbiology, Hematology & Biology Lab from TriStains. All Tristains products are exclusively distributed by Dawn Scientific Inc.

Nile Blue Chloride presents itself as a powder with a dark brownish, greenish, or bluish black hue. Its chemical composition is C20H20ClN3O. This particular type of Nile Blue dye contains the chloride ion as its counterion. Originating from coal tar, it is a man-made dye. The chloride ion serves as the counterion to neutralize the positive charge of the dye molecule. Its versatility allows for various uses, spanning from microscopy to cosmetic products.

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.

Application :

  • Nile Blue chloride, is a fluorescence reference standard used for various histologic staining.
  • It is commonly utilized in studies involved with lipid and nuclei staining.
  • It helps visualize and differentiate cellular structures under the microscope.

Benefits :

  • Soluble in water
  • Highly stable and resistant to fading
  • Versatile choice for various industries
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100g, 10g, 25g, 50g, 5g

CAS No

2381-85-3

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alternate Names Nile Blue A; Cresol Fast Violet
Application A histological and lipid stain
CAS Number 2381-85-3
Molecular Weight 353.85
Molecular Formula: C20H20N3O•Cl

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

Nile Blue chloride, or Nile Blue A, is a fluorescence reference standard used for various histologic staining. It is commonly utilized in studies involved with lipid and nuclei staining. Nile Blue chloride imparts a pink color to unsaturated glycerides and neutral lipids and stains nuclei and acids (such as fatty acids, chormolipids and phospholipids) a purple-blue color.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Appearance Powder
Physical State Solid
Storage Store at room temperature

SAFETY INFORMATION

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
PubChem CID 16938
SMILES CC[N+](=C1C=CC2=NC3=C(C=C(C4=CC=CC=C43)N)OC2=C1)CC.[Cl-]

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