CA Index Name: Phenothiazin-5-ium, 3-(dimethylamino)-7-(methylamino)-, chloride (1 : 1)
Other Names: Azure B; Phenothiazin-5-ium, 3-(di-methylamino)-7-(methylamino)-, chloride; Trimethylthionine; 3-Methylamino-7-dimethylaminophenazathio-nium chloride; Azur I; Azure I; C.I. 52010; Methylene Azure; Trimethylthionine chloride
Merck Index Number: 928
Chemical / Dye Class: Phenothiazine
Molecular Formula: C15H16ClN3S
Molecular Weight: 305.83
Physical Form: Dark green powder or crystals
Solubility: Soluble in water; sparingly soluble in ethanol
Melting Point: 205-210 °C (decompose)
Absorption (λmax): 648-655 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic methods
Staining Applications: Blood products; cells; epithelial tissues; nucleic acids; proteins; viruses; nuclei; nucleolus; lignins; melanin; reticulocytes; keratin fibers; malaria-infected cells
Biological Applications: Antimalarial; biofuel cell; medical devices; diagnosis of amyloid accumulation related diseases, diabetes, malignant melanoma; detecting oral cancer, cells, nucleic acids; treating avian influenza virus, nail infection, oral cavity infection, neurodegenerative diseases, pathological tau-tau association in Alzheimer disease, protozoan infections, viral diseases
Industrial Applications: Inks; electrochromic devices: solar energy
Safety / Toxicity: Carcinogenicity; phototoxicity
Certification / Approval: Certified by Biological Stain Commission (BSC)