Cresyl violet
Synonyms: Cresyl Fast Violet · 9-Amino-5-imino-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazine acetate salt · Cresyl violet acetate · 5,9-Diaminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium acetate
Cresyl violet (CAS 10510-54-0) – biological stain, Microscopy grade. C18H15N3O3, MW 321.3. From Vaqora Chemicals, with COA and worldwide delivery.
About Cresyl violet
Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cresyl violet (Microscopy grade), a biological stain registered under CAS number 10510-54-0. With the molecular formula C18H15N3O3, it has a molar mass of 321.3 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (9-aminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-5-ylidene)azanium acetate. It is also known as Cresyl Fast Violet or Cresyl violet acetate.
The product is provided as a powder. Literature values give a melting point of 140-143 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.
Key uses span histology and cytology staining, microscopy, clinical laboratories and biological staining. It is used across academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and textiles and dyeing.
Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cresyl violet in 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.
Typical applications
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
- Biological staining
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Specifications & identifiers
| Product name | Cresyl violet |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | VQ-000544 |
| CAS Number | 10510-54-0 |
| IUPAC name | (9-aminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-5-ylidene)azanium acetate |
| Molecular formula | C18H15N3O3 |
| Molecular weight | 321.3 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 321.1113 |
| Grade | Microscopy |
| HSN code | 32049000 |
| InChIKey | UEWSHLFAYRXNHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(=O)[O-].C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=[NH2+])C=C3C2=NC4=C(O3)C=C(C=C4)N |
| PubChem CID | 82686 |
| Physical form | Powder |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Powder |
| Melting point | 140-143 °C |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 2 / 5 |
| TPSA | 113 Ų |
| Synonyms | Cresyl Fast Violet, 9-Amino-5-imino-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazine acetate salt, Cresyl violet acetate, 5,9-Diaminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium acetate, Cresyl Violet (acetate), Benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium, 5,9-diamino-, acetate, 3,7-Diaminobenzo(b)phenoxazinylium acetate, 5-iminobenzo[a]phenoxazine-9-ylamine, acetic acid, benzo[b]naphtho[1,2-e]1,4-oxazine-5,9-diamine, acetic acid |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Cresyl violet?
The CAS Registry Number of Cresyl violet is 10510-54-0. It is also known as Cresyl Fast Violet, 9-Amino-5-imino-5H-benzo[a]phenoxazine acetate salt, Cresyl violet acetate.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cresyl violet?
Cresyl violet has the molecular formula C18H15N3O3 and a molecular weight of 321.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (9-aminobenzo[a]phenoxazin-5-ylidene)azanium acetate.
Which grade and pack sizes of Cresyl violet can I order?
We supply Cresyl violet in Microscopy grade, in 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.
Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cresyl violet?
Yes. Every lot of Cresyl violet is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.
Can Cresyl violet be shipped internationally?
Yes. We export Cresyl violet worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.
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