CRESYL VIOLET (ACETATE)

CRESYL VIOLET (ACETATE) 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

Article No.

03032

Grade

For Microscopy

Purity

70% dye content

CAS No.

10510-54-0

Molecular Formula

C₁₈H₁₅N₃O₃

Molecular Weight

321.33

H.S. Code

3204.9000

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical state at 20 °C

Solid

Colour

Dark green

Odour

Odorless

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

140 - 143 °C

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 (λmax;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

Revision Date : 21-May-2014