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Azure I, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1750822
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Azure B is used for staining semi-thin sections of plant tissue. This dye is also useful in the NCCLS method for blood smears and Lillie's modified Nocht's method for paraffin sections.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Azure B is used for staining semi-thin sections of plant tissue. This dye is also useful in the NCCLS method for blood smears and Lillie′s modified Nocht′s method for paraffin sections.

Solubility
Soluble in 1 mg/ml water. Sparingly soluble in alcohol.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Ensure proper ventilation. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

531-55-5

Molecular Formula

C15H16ClN3S

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

305.824

MDL Number

MFCD00011935

InChI Key

DNDJEIWCTMMZBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

azure b, azure i, methylene azure b, 3-dimethylamino-7-methylamino phenothiazin-5-ium chloride, trimethylthionine chloride, azur i, methyleneazure, methylene azure van, unii-7c8bel8wqv, modr kresylova bb czech

PubChem CID

68275

IUPAC Name

dimethyl-[7-(methylamino)phenothiazin-3-ylidene]azanium;chloride

SMILES

CNC1=CC2=C(C=C1)N=C3C=CC(=[N+](C)C)C=C3S2.[Cl-]

Specifications

Melting Point

∼205°C (decomposition)

Odor

Odorless

Quantity

100 g

Beilstein

3922630

Merck Index

14,6058

Solubility Information

Soluble in 1mg/ml water. Sparingly soluble in alcohol.

Formula Weight

305.83

Chemical Name or Material

Azure I

Hazard Category

Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H341
Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
P281-P201-P202-P308+P313-P405-P501a
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

EINECSNumber

208-511-2

RTECSNumber

SO5550000

TSCA

No

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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