CA Index Name: Phenazinium, 3-(diethylamino)-7-[2-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]diazenyl]-5-phenyl-, chloride (1:1)
Other Names: Diazin Green S; Diazine Green S; 3-Diethylamino-7-(4-dimethylaminophenylazo)-5-phe-nylphenazinium chloride; 3-Diethylamino-7-(p-dimethy-laminophenylazo)-5-phenylphenazinium chloride; Janus Green B; Phenazinium, 3-(diethylamino)-7-[[4-(dimethy-lamino)phenyl]azo]-5-phenyl-, chloride; Phenazinium, 3-(diethylamino)-7-[[p-(dimethylamino)phenyl]azo]-5-phenyl-, chloride; C.I. 11050; Janus Green V; Union Green B
Merck Index Number: 5255
Chemical / Dye Class: Phenazine
Molecular Formula: C30H31ClN6
Molecular Weight: 511.06
Physical Form: Dark green to dark brown to dark black powder
Solubility: Soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol
Melting Point: > 200 °C
Absorption (λmax): 660 nm, 395 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic methods
Staining Applications: Biomolecules; brain; spinal cord; chromosomes; DNA; embryos; fungi; lymph vessels; mitochondria; neurons; nucleic acids; sperms; tissue culture monolayers; yeast cell;hairs
Biological Applications: Antimalarial agents; diagnosis of diseases related to amyloid accumulation; diagnostic assays; detecting fungi; nucleic acids; sugars
Industrial Applications: Copper electroplating; electronic devices; semiconductor chips; adhesives; paints
Safety / Toxicity: Bacterial toxicity; cytotoxicity; germ morphogenesis
Certification / Approval: Certified by Biological Stain Commission (BSC); Approved by Food & Drugs Administration (FDA)