CA Index Name: Xanthylium, 3,6-bis(dimethylamino)-, chloride (1:1)
Other Names: Ammonium, [6-(dimethylamino)-3H-xanthen-3-ylidene]dimethyl-, chloride; Methanaminium, N-[6-(dimethylamino)-3H-xanthen-3-ylidene]-N-meth-yl-, chloride; Pyronine G; Xanthylium, 3,6-bis(dimethy-lamino), chloride; 3,6-Bis(dimethylamino)xanthylium chloride; C.I. 45005; Pyronin G; Pyronin GS; Pyronin J; Pyronin Y; Pyronin Yellow; Pyronine; Pyronine GS; Pyronine GY; Pyronine Y; Schultz no. 853
Merck Index Number: 8007
Chemical / Dye Class: Xanthene
Molecular Formula: C17H19ClN2O
Molecular Weight: 302.80
Physical Form: Green powder or crystals
Solubility: Soluble in water; sparingly soluble in ethanol, ethylene glycol, methyl cellosolve
Melting Point: 250-260 °C
Absorption (λmax): 548 nm
Emission (λmax): 570 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic method
Staining Applications: Cells; erythrocytes; hemopoietic stem cells; nucleic acids; paraffin tissues; precancerous and cancerous cells; proteins; human skin explant cultures; spinal fluid; tattoos; urinary sediments; hairs; keratin fibers
Biological Applications: Antimalarial agent; antiviral agent; nucleic acid sequencing; treating protozoan infections; herbicides
Industrial Applications: Photovoltaic cells; solar cells; thin films; lithographic printing plates
Safety / Toxicity: Bacterial toxicity; chromosomal aberrations; mutagenicity; phototoxicity; skin toxicity
Certification / Approval: Certified by Biological Stain Commission (BSC)