CA Index Name: Benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)-, sulfate (2:1)
Other Names: Bis[5-amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo[a] phenazoxonium] sulfate; C.I. 51180; C.I. Basic Blue 12; Nile blue sulfate; 5-Amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo [a]phenoxazinium sulfate; Nile Blue A; Nile Blue A sulfate
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Phenoxazine
Molecular Formula: C40H40N6O6S
Molecular Weight: 732.85
Physical Form: Dark green powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol
Melting Point: > 300 °C (decompose)
Absorption (λmax): 633 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Bacteria; erythrocytes; leukocytes; erythroblasts; fungi; granulated cells; intima; lesions; neurons; nucleic acids; phospholipids; proteins; lipids; tumor cells
Biological Applications: Detecting microorganisms; treating virus infectious diseases; photodynamic therapy
Industrial Applications: Dye laser; electrochromic display device; light-emitting diode; semiconductors; thin film materials; laundry detergent; paper; textiles
Safety / Toxicity: Acute toxicity; cytotoxicity; microbial toxicity
Certification / Approval: Certified by Biological Stain Commission (BSC)