Azure I, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Azure B is used for staining semi-thin sections of plant tissue. This dye is also useful in the NCCLS method for blood smears and Lillie's modified Nocht's method for paraffin sections.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Azure B is used for staining semi-thin sections of plant tissue. This dye is also useful in the NCCLS method for blood smears and Lillie′s modified Nocht′s method for paraffin sections.

Solubility
Soluble in 1 mg/ml water. Sparingly soluble in alcohol.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Ensure proper ventilation. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 531-55-5
• Molecular Formula: C15H16ClN3S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 305.824
• MDL Number: MFCD00011935
• InChI Key: DNDJEIWCTMMZBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: azure b, azure i, methylene azure b, 3-dimethylamino-7-methylamino phenothiazin-5-ium chloride, trimethylthionine chloride, azur i, methyleneazure, methylene azure van, unii-7c8bel8wqv, modr kresylova bb czech
• PubChem CID: 68275
• IUPAC Name: dimethyl-[7-(methylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]azanium;chloride
• SMILES: CNC1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C3S2.[Cl-]

• Melting Point: ∼205°C (decomposition)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 3922630
• Merck Index: 14,6058
• Solubility Information: Soluble in 1mg/ml water. Sparingly soluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 305.83
• Chemical Name or Material: Azure I

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