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Nile blue chloride

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Nile blue chloride (CAS 2381-85-3) supplier Zemixal. Request a quote with price, lead time and documents. Catalogue no. ZX-000656.

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Nile blue chloride chemical structure
CAS number2381-85-3
FormulaC20H20ClN3O
Molar mass353.8 g/mol
Physical formCrystalline
HS code32049000
InChIKeySHXOKQKTZJXHHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC name(5-aminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-9-ylidene)-diethylazanium chloride

About Nile blue chloride

Nile blue chloride is part of the Zemixal stains, Fluorescent Dyes & Histology Reagents range. Key data (Microscopy): CAS 2381-85-3, formula C20H20ClN3O and molar mass 353.8 g/mol. It is described as green, blue, steel gray or black powder or crystals.

Typical applications

  • Histology & cytology staining
  • Microscopy
  • Clinical laboratories
  • Molecular biology workflows

Handling and storage

No GHS classification is recorded for this item, but handle it with normal laboratory care.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g, 1 kg and 5 kg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Send an enquiry through the quote panel and you get a formal offer with Incoterms and delivery time.

Typical uses

  • Histology & cytology staining
  • Microscopy
  • Clinical laboratories
  • Molecular biology workflows

Applications

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of Nile blue chloride
Product nameNile blue chloride
Catalogue numberZX-000656
CAS number2381-85-3
IUPAC name(5-aminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-9-ylidene)-diethylazanium chloride
Molecular formulaC20H20ClN3O
Molar mass353.8 g/mol
Exact mass353.1295
GradeMicroscopy
Physical formCrystalline
AppearanceGreen, blue, steel gray or black powder or crystals
H-bond donors / acceptors1 / 4
Topological polar surface area50.6 Ų
HS code32049000
InChIKeySHXOKQKTZJXHHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC[N+](=C1C=CC2=NC3=C(C=C(C4=CC=CC=C43)N)OC2=C1)CC.[Cl-]
PubChem CID16938
SynonymsCresol fast violet, Nile Blue hydrochloride, Basic Blue 12, Nile Blue A, Nile blue, Nile Blue AX, C.I. Basic Blue 12, Nile Blue Base, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium chloride, 5-Amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo(a)phenoxazin-7-ium chloride, Benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)-, chloride, 5H-Benzo(a)phenazoxazine, 9-diethylamino-5-imino-, hydrochloride

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

No GHS classification is on file for this item. Handle it as an unknown laboratory chemical and request the SDS with your quotation.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of Nile blue chloride
5 gQuoted on request
25 gQuoted on request
1 kgQuoted on request
5 kgQuoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about Nile blue chloride

Which CAS number identifies Nile blue chloride?
Nile blue chloride is registered under CAS 2381-85-3. You may also see it listed as Cresol fast violet, Nile Blue hydrochloride, Basic Blue 12. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-000656.
What are the formula and molar mass of Nile blue chloride?
For Nile blue chloride, its formula is C20H20ClN3O and its molar mass is 353.8 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is (5-aminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-9-ylidene)-diethylazanium chloride. InChIKey SHXOKQKTZJXHHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.
What grade and pack sizes are available for Nile blue chloride?
This listing is Microscopy grade. Standard packs are 5 g, 25 g, 1 kg, 5 kg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with Nile blue chloride?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship Nile blue chloride to my country?
Yes. Nile blue chloride ships worldwide by express courier, air cargo or sea freight, quoted on the Incoterm you prefer, with full export documents.

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