| Alternate Names | Basic Blue 12 |
| Application | Nile blue A is a stain used for discriminating between melanins and lipofuscins in paraffin sections of animal tissue |
| CAS Number | 3625-57-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 732.85 |
| Molecular Formula: | 2C20H20N3O•SO4 |
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).
Nile Blue A is used in the Lillie and Fullmer method for staining and discriminating between melanins and lipofuscins in paraffin sections of animal tissue. Nile blue A is also useful for staining fats and phospholipids.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Appearance | Powder |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, and water (50 g/L) at 25° C. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature |
| Melting Point | >300° C (dec.) |
SAFETY INFORMATION
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
| RTECS | DJ1931000 |
| PubChem CID | 19256 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00064529 |
| EC Number | 222-832-5 |
| SMILES | CCN(CC)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C4=CC=CC=C4C(=[NH2+])C=C3O2.CCN(CC)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C4=CC=CC=C4C(=[NH2+])C=C3O2.[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-] |