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Cresyl Violet (Acetate) 70% Dye Content For Microscopy
Cresyl Violet acetate is used in Nissl staining of brain paraffin and spinal cord section. It is also certified for use to stain mast cell and cartilage granules.
9-Amino-5-imino-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazine acetate salt
Product Code. |
00892 |
Grade |
|
Purity |
70% dye content |
CAS No. |
10510-54-0 |
Molecular Formula |
C18H15N3O3 |
Molecular Weight |
321.33 |
H.S.Code |
3204.90000 |
Shelf Life |
60 Months |
Physical Properties
| Physical state at 20 °C |
Solid |
Colour |
Dark green |
Odour |
Odorless |
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] |
140 - 143 °C |
Packaging
Specification
| Appearance | Dark green powder |
| Dye content (by spectrophotometry) | Min 70.0% |
| Identity (UV/VIS spectrum) | Passes test |
| Absorption maxima in 50% ethanol | 596 - 599 nm |
| Specific absorptivity A 1%/1cm (lmax;0.0005%;ethanol 50%) | 980 - 1400 |
| TLC test | Passes test |
| Loss on drying ( at 50°C; <1hPa) | Max 25.0% |
| Suitability (for microscopy) | Passes test |
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