Naphthol Yellow S
SIGMA/70540 - suitable for microscopy
Synonym: 2,4-
CAS Number: 846-70-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H4N2Na2O8S
Molecular Weight: 358.19
EC Number: 212-690-2
MDL Number: MFCD00003958
Linear Formula: C10H4N2Na2O8S
Product Type: Chemical
| εmax | ≥275 at 423-433 nm in water |
| ≥≥ 250 at 387-397 nm in water | |
| application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C10H6N2O8S.2Na/c13-10- |
| InChI key | CTIQLGJVGNGFEW-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [Na+].[Na+].[O-]c1c(cc([N |
| solubility | methanol: water (1:1): 0.5 g/10 mL, clear |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| suitability | suitable for microscopy |
| Analysis Note: | λmax. ∼428 nm/∼392 nm; E(1%,1 cm) ∼275-425/∼250-400 (H2O) |
| Application: | Naphthol yellow S has been used as a staining agent in fixed human embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Naphthol yellow S (NYS) is used as a stain for protein basic groups. It is an acidic dye and forms a NYS-protein complex at acidic pH. Combination of feulgen and NYS provides DNA to protein ratio. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H317 - H373 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P302 + P352 - P314 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| Colour Index Number | 10316 |
| UNSPSC | 12171500 |



