Neutral red, histology stain (ab146365)
Key features and details
- Histology stain.
- CAS Number: 553-24-2
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Neutral red, histology stain -
Description
Histology stain. -
Alternative names
- 3-Amino-7-dimethylamino-2-methylphenazine hydrochloride
- Basic Red 5
- C.I. Basic Red 5
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Biological description
Commonly used histological stain for lysosymes that stains lysosomes red. Once taken up by cells the compound can be used to ascertain cell viability. Also used as a pH indicator.
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CAS Number
553-24-2 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Excitation
470nm -
Emission
580nm -
Chemical name
N8,N8,3-Trimethyl-2,8-phenazinediamine hydrochloride -
Molecular weight
288.78 -
Molecular formula
C15H16N4.HCl -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic