Safranin O, stain for Gram negative bacteria (ab146329)
Key features and details
- Biological stain used to stain Gram negative bacteria.
- CAS Number: 477-73-6
- Soluble in ethanol
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Safranin O, stain for Gram negative bacteria -
Description
Biological stain used to stain Gram negative bacteria. -
Alternative names
- Basic Red 2
- Cotton Red
- Gossypimine
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Biological description
Biological stain used to stain Gram negative bacteria, chromosomes, mucin, cartilage and mast cells. Commonly used as a counter stain for gram-negative bacteria in the Gram stain procedure.
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CAS Number
477-73-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
3,7-Diamino-2,8-dimethyl-5-phenylphenazinium chloride -
Molecular weight
350.84 -
Molecular formula
C20H19CIN4 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol -
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