| Application | Cresyl Violet acetate is a neurological staining compound and may be used to stain cartilage and mast cell granules. |
| CAS Number | 10510-54-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 321.33 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H15N3O3 |
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).
Cresyl Violet acetate is used in Nissl staining of brain paraffin and spinal cord section. Cresyl Violet acetate is also certified for use to stain mast cell and cartilage granules. Cresyl Violet acetate has allowed the visualization of the arterial blood supply to the central hemispheres when dissolved in isotonic saline and DMSO. Cresyl Violet acetate is also useful to measure pyruvate dehydrogenase complex activity when its acetylation is coupled with acetyl-CoA production.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Appearance | Powder |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (1 mg/ml), and ethanol (1%). Insoluble in acetone. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Refractive Index | 140-143° C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point : | 468.3° C at 760 mmHg (Predicted) |
| Refractive Index : | n20D ~1.76 (Predicted) |
SAFETY INFORMATION
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| PubChem CID | 82686 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00013151 |
| EC Number | 234-043-3 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)[O-].C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=[NH2+])C=C3C2=NC4=C(O3)C=C(C=C4)N |