C5042

Cresyl Violet acetate

certified by the Biological Stain Commission

• Synonym(s): 9-Amino-5-imino-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazine acetate salt
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₈H₁₅N₃O₃
• CAS Number: 10510-54-0
• Molecular Weight: 321.33
• EC Number: 234-043-3
• MDL number: MFCD00013151
• PubChem Substance ID: 24892749
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• grade: certified by the Biological Stain Commission
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• composition: Dye content, ~70%
• mp: 140-143 °C (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: 1 mg/mL
• application(s): diagnostic assay manufacturing; hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: CC(O)=O.Nc1cc2OC3=CC(=N)C=CC3=Nc2c4ccccc14
• InChI: 1S/C16H11N3O.C2H4O2/c17-9-5-6-13-14(7-9)20-15-8-12(18)10-3-1-2-4-11(10)16(15)19-13;1-2(3)4/h1-8,17H,18H2;1H3,(H,3,4)
• InChI key: ORIKHDNZZCTIAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Cresyl violet acetate, also known as oxazine 9, is a small diaminobenzooxazine dye that has a planar conjugated system of moderate size.

Application

Cresyl Violet acetate has been used in Nissl staining of sections of the spinal cord and brain. It is also suitable for the demonstration of nuclei and Nissl substance in neuroanatomical investigations. Additional applications of Cresyl violet include staining of sex chromatin, identification of Helicobacter, and diagnostically as a vital stain in endoscopic procedures.

Suitability

Certified for Nissl staining of paraffin sections of spinal cord and brain and to stain cartilage and mast cell granules.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves