CA Index Name: Phenoxazin-5-ium, 3-amino-7-(diethylamino)-2-methyl-, chlorozincate (2:1)
Other Names: 3-Amino-7-(diethylamino)-2-methyl-phenoxazin-5-ium chlorozincate; BCB; Brilliant Cresyl Blue; Brilliant Cresyl Blue ALD; Brilliant Cresyl Blue BB; Brilliant Blue C; C.I. 51010
Merck Index Number: Not listed
Chemical / Dye Class: Phenoxazine
Molecular Formula: C17H20ClN3O×0.5 ZnCl2
Molecular Weight: 385.96
Physical Form: Green crystalline powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol
Melting Point: 233-236 °C
pKa: 6.0, 11.0
Absorption (λmax): 622 nm
Synthesis: Synthetic methods
Staining Applications: Brain tissue; nuclei; plant chromosomes; reticulocytes; platelets; reticulated red cells
Biological Applications: Detection of biochemical molecules; enzyme assay
Industrial Applications: Optical data storage
Safety / Toxicity: No data available
Certification / Approval: Certified by Biological Stain Commission (BSC)