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Nile Blue chloride (CAS 2381-85-3)

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Alternate Names:
Nile Blue A; Cresol Fast Violet
CAS Number:
2381-85-3
Molecular Weight:
353.85
Molecular Formula:
C20H20N3O•Cl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Nile Blue chloride, or Nile Blue A, is a fluorescence reference standard used for various histologic staining. It is commonly utilized in studies involved with lipid and nuclei staining. Nile Blue chloride imparts a pink color to unsaturated glycerides and neutral lipids and stains nuclei and acids (such as fatty acids, chormolipids and phospholipids) a purple-blue color.

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Nile Blue chloride, 5 g

sc-295928
5 g
$48.00

Nile Blue chloride, 25 g

sc-295928A
25 g
$171.00