Thermo Scientific Chemicals Basic Fuchsin

Description

Biological stain for distinguishing coli and aerogene bacteriaBasic Fuchsin is useful for Ziehl-Neelson staining to detect acid-fast bacilli. It is also used to stain tubercle bacillus and bacterial flagella. It plays an important role for tissue sections to visualize elastic fibers, cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue. It also acts as bacterial and histological stains. Further, it is used to stain cellular elements, certain tissues, bacteria and also acts as a local anti-infective.

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
Biological stain for distinguishing coli and aerogene bacteriaBasic Fuchsin is useful for Ziehl-Neelson staining to detect acid-fast bacilli. It is also used to stain tubercle bacillus and bacterial flagella. It plays an important role for tissue sections to visualize elastic fibers, cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue. It also acts as bacterial and histological stains. Further, it is used to stain cellular elements, certain tissues, bacteria and also acts as a local anti-infective.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, diethyl ether and acids practice. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 632-99-5
• Molecular Formula: C20H20ClN3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 337.85
• MDL Number: MFCD00012569
• InChI Key: AXDJCCTWPBKUKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: basic violet 14, fuchsin, fuchsin basic, magenta, rosaniline, fuchsine, basic fuchsine, basic magenta, rose aniline, fuchsin, basic
• PubChem CID: 12447
• IUPAC Name: 4-[(4-aminophenyl)-(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]aniline;hydrochloride
• SMILES: [H+].[Cl-].CC1=CC(C=CC1=N)=C(C1=CC=C(N)C=C1)C1=CC=C(N)C=C1

• Melting Point: 268°C to 270°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 4166684
• Merck Index: 14,5652
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,diethyl ether and acids practice; Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 337.86
• Chemical Name or Material: Basic Fuchsin

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Basic Fuchsin

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Magenta

RUO – Research Use Only