Neutral Red
SIAL/861251 - certified by the Biological Stain Commission
Synonym: 3-
CAS Number: 553-24-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H17ClN4
Molecular Weight: 288.78
EC Number: 209-035-8
MDL Number: MFCD00012651
Linear Formula: C15H17ClN4
Product Type: Chemical
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| λmax | 540 nm |
| application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
| composition | Dye content, 50-60% |
| form | powder |
| grade | certified by the Biological Stain Commission |
| InChI | 1S/C15H16N4.ClH/c1-9-6-13 |
| InChI key | PGSADBUBUOPOJS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 290 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| pH | 6.8-8.0, red to yellow |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | Cl.CN(C)c1ccc2nc3cc(C)c(N |
| solubility | water: 1 mg/mL |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | titration: suitable |
| Application: | Neutral red has been used as a staining agent for micro- and meso-plankton. It has been used as a staining agent for nematocytes. |
| Application: | Useful as an indicator for preparing neutral red paper, and as a biological stain. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Neutral red is useful as an indicator for preparing neutral red paper, and as a biological stain. Neutral dye has low toxicity and is a vital dye. It can also be used as a pH indicator. It is used for cell viability assay. The dye accumulates in the lysosomes of living healthy cells, but not in damaged cells. |
| Packaging: | 25 g in glass bottle |
| Suitability: | Certified for use in the method of Doan & Ralph for the supravital staining of living blood cells. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 290 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| Colour Index Number | 50040; 50040 |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |