Brilliant Cresyl Blue ALD
SIAL/860867 - Certified by the Biological Stain Commission
Synonym: 3-
CAS Number: 51716-96-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H20ClN3O · 0.5ZnCl2
Molecular Weight: 385.96
EC Number: 279-675-0
MDL Number: MFCD00148901
Linear Formula: C17H20ClN3O · 0.5ZnCl2
Product Type: Chemical
ε (extinction coefficient) | ≥20000 at 237-241 nm in 50% ethanol at 0.005 g/L |
≥20000 at 248-252 nm in 50% ethanol at 0.005 g/L | |
λmax | 622 nm |
application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
composition | Dye content, ≥50% |
form | powder or crystals |
InChI | 1S/2C17H20N3O.4ClH.Zn/c2* |
InChI key | SIHASHFMDFXGSX-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 233-236 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | [Cl-].[Cl-].Cl[Zn]Cl.CC[ |
storage temp. | room temp |
Application: | Brilliant cresyl blue ALD has been used for the staining of reticulocytes. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Brilliant cresyl blue ALD is responsible for the staining of RNA in reticulocytes. |
Other Notes: | The structure of Brilliant Cresyl Blue ALD contains a 2-methyl modification on the phenoxazine core, while the structure of the historic Brilliant Cresyl Blue contains a 8-methyl modification on the phenoxazine core. The biological staining application is the same for both structures. |
Packaging: | 10, 25 g in glass bottle |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 233-236 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
UNSPSC | 12171500 |