Azure B
SIGMA/A4043 - certified by the Biological Stain Commission
Synonym: N,N,N′-Trimethylthionin; Azure I; Methyleneazure
CAS Number: 531-55-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H16ClN3S
Molecular Weight: 305.83
EC Number: 208-511-2
MDL Number: MFCD00011935
Linear Formula: C15H16ClN3S
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
color | dark green |
composition | Dye content, ≥89% |
fluorescence | λex 648 in ethanol |
form | powder |
grade | certified by the Biological Stain Commission |
InChI | 1S/C15H15N3S.ClH/c1-16-10 |
InChI key | DNDJEIWCTMMZBX-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 205-210 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | C[N+](C)=C(C=C1)C=C(C1=N2 |
solubility | H2O: 1 mg/mL |
storage temp. | room temp |
Application: | Azure B has been used for the staining of chromosomes. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Azure B is a cationic dye. It is part of the Romanowsky stain, which is used for the staining of blood films. It is also used for the localization of nucleic acids. |
Packaging: | 5, 25 g in glass bottle |
Suitability: | Certified for use in Lillie′s modified Nocht′s method for paraffin sections and the NCCLS method for blood smears. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 205-210 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
Colour Index Number | 52010 |
UNSPSC | 12171500 |