Basic blue 12 85% (dye content), Sigma-Aldrich®
About this item
Nile blue chloride has been used to stain non-aqueous phase in fluorescence microscopy studies.
Nile blue chloride is a green colored powder and is a member of oxazine group of dyes. It changes its color from blue (pH 9,4) to purple-red (11,0). Nile blue chloride has been used to detect DNA and lipids. In addition, it also helps to identify bacterial growth. Nile blue chloride also facilitates diagnosis of disease linked with amyloid accumulation.
- CAS Number:2381-85-3
- Formula:C₂₀H₂₀ClN₃O
- MDL Number:MFCD00011936
- Molecular Weight:353.85 g/mol
- :M-Clarity™ quality level = MQ200
- Storage Temperature:Room Temperature
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Nile blue chloride has been used to stain non-aqueous phase in fluorescence microscopy studies.
Nile blue chloride is a green colored powder and is a member of oxazine group of dyes. It changes its color from blue (pH 9,4) to purple-red (11,0). Nile blue chloride has been used to detect DNA and lipids. In addition, it also helps to identify bacterial growth. Nile blue chloride also facilitates diagnosis of disease linked with amyloid accumulation.
- CAS Number:2381-85-3
- Formula:C₂₀H₂₀ClN₃O
- MDL Number:MFCD00011936
- Molecular Weight:353.85 g/mol
- :M-Clarity™ quality level = MQ200
- Storage Temperature:Room Temperature
Specifications for Product Family
Specification Test Results
- Appearance (Colour):Dark Green to Black
- Appearance (Form):Powder
- Infrared spectrum:Conforms to Structure
- Lambda Max:634 - 642 nm
- Carbon Content:56.3 - 79.4%
- Nitrogen Content:9.7 - 13.9%



