Nile Blue A

• Catalog No.: N0766
• CAS Number: 3625-57-8
• M. F.: C40H40N6O6S
• M. W.: 732.8472

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: bis(12-amino-N,N-diethyl-8H-10-oxa-5-azatetraphen-8-iminium) sulfate
• IUPAC Traditional name: bis(12-amino-N,N-diethyl-10-oxa-5-azatetraphen-8-iminium) sulfate
• Synonyms: Nile blue sulfate; Basic Blue 12

DATABASE IDS

• PubChem SID: 24897446
• MDL Number: MFCD00064529
• EC Number: 222-832-5
• Color Index Number: 51180
• CAS Number: 3625-57-8

PROPERTIES

• Compostion: Dye content, ≥75%
• Grade: certified by the Biological Stain Commission
• Linear Formula: 2C20H20N3O · SO4
• Melting Point: >300 °C (dec.)(lit.)
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• RTECS: DJ1931000
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Features and Benefits
Used in the preparation of an amperometric glucose sensor.1
Suitability
Certified for use in Lillie and Fullmer method for staining and discriminating between melanins and lipofuscins in paraffin sections of animal tissue; Lillie and Fuller method for fatty acids/lipids using frozen sections of fatty liver and avocado.

Description (简体中文)

Features and Benefits
Used in the preparation of an amperometric glucose sensor.1
Suitability
Certified for use in Lillie and Fullmer method for staining and discriminating between melanins and lipofuscins in paraffin sections of animal tissue; Lillie and Fuller method for fatty acids/lipids using frozen sections of fatty liver and avocado.